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Kuenker auction a success Maarten Brouwer gives gold to designer Juan Sanchez-Castano.
Dave Harper presents Brouwer with the COTY Award.
Designer in spotlight By David C Harper Clockwise from top, Ulrich Kuenker holds a successful auction, dealers share the WMF bourse with world mints and banks, and Paul Davies shows gold.
The Coin of the Year Award is all about coins, but when this year’s winner received the top award, he made it all about a coin designer. When Mint Master Maarten Brouwer was called forward at the COTY Awards ceremony Feb. 3 at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany, to receive the Most Innovative Coin Award and the Coin of the Year Award, he paid tribute to the designer of the 5 euro silver coin that features a scannable QR code on the reverse. But he also did more than that, he called designer Juan SanchezCastano forward to share the microphone with him and then presented to him a special gold strike of the coin that commemorates
Kuenker auction results Jan. 31 set a strong tone for business at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany, held Feb. 1-3 Sales results totaled 7.6 million euros ($10.26 million) in the oneday sale held in the convention area of the Estrel Hotel. Ulrich Kuenker said Russian coins and coins from the German
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One of four rooms comprising the bourse at NYINC shows collectors and dealers actively working.
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There was something for everyone at the 41st annual New York International Numismatic Convention, which was held Jan. 10-13 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The bourse was spread over four separate rooms on the hotel’s 18th floor, with auction lot viewing and club meetings taking up much of the rest of the floor. Auctions started on Jan. 5, and a total of
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INDIA. East India Company. 2 Mohurs Restrike, 1835. Calcutta Mint. NGC PL-65 ULTRA CAMEO. Realized $19,975
CANADA. 25 Cents, 1889. PCGS MS-64 Secure Holder. Realized $17,625
RUSSIA. Rouble, 1851-CNBNA. PCGS PROOF-65 Cameo Secure Holder. Realized $14,100
GUATEMALA. 8 Escudos, 1824-M. NGC AU-58. Realized $58,750 SWEDEN. Riksdaler, 1654. PCGS AU-50 Secure Holder. Realized $10,869
SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysus I, 406-367 B.C. AR Decadrachm (42.19 gms), ca. 400-390 B.C. Realized $64,625
Edward VII (1901-1910). Pattern Crown in Gold, 1902. PCGS SP-62. Realized $117,500
HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.27 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 136.tb. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $99,875
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ALBANIA
52086-20 Drachmai, 1884, A, KM56, .1867oz. Graded VF details, but it's more EF than VF ..........................350
52096-Set, 1926, R, MS66, KM1, 2, 3, 4 5, Beautiful NGC Graded Mint Set. 5 pcs ............................................550
RUSSIA
52082-7.5 Roubles, 1897, AU55, Y63, .1867oz ........................................875
NGC GRADED GOLD
GOLD ARGENTINA
51867-Argentino, 1885, EF, KM31, .2333oz. Baggy ............................ P.O.R
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
52083-Sovereign, 1887, M, MS61, KM6, .1867oz ........................... P.O.R
51135 Edward VII, Sovereign, 1908, P, AU, KM15, .2354oz. Baggy, but nice .................................................... P.O.R 51904 George V, Sovereign, 1913, M, BU, KM29, .2354oz. Lustrous & Nice .................................................... P.O.R 51138 George V, Sovereign, 1919, P, UNC, KM29, .2354oz. Lustrous ... P.O.R
BRAZIL
52084-6400 Reis, 1765, R, MS63, KM172.2, .4229oz. Nicely struck with beautiful luster ...................1600 FRANCE
52085-20 Francs, 1912, MS64, KM857, .1867oz. Beautiful & Sharp ....................................................385 IRAN
52088-Toman, 1335, 1916, MS63, KM1074, .0832oz. Ahmad Shah ..350 52087-Toman, 1335, 1916, MS64, KM1074, .0832oz. Ahmad Shah ..375 52089 Reza Shah, 2 Pahlavi, 1306, 1927, MS63, KM1115, 3.8gm. Slab description is incorrect ................550 SPAIN
52090 Charles III, 4 Escudos, 1788, MM, AU50, KM418.1a, Madrid ....850 SWITZERLAND
52091-20 Francs, 1927, B, MS65, KM35.1, .1867oz ...................... P.O.R
BELGIUM
52108-20 Francs, 1875, 1925, UNC, KM37, .1867oz ............................ P.O.R CANADA
51881-Sovereign, 1911, C, BU, KM20, .2354oz. Very sharp .................... P.O.R CHINA
51844-10 Yuan, 1990, BU, KM269, .0999oz. Panda, denomination below. Sealed in plastic .............................275 COSTA RICA
51105-10 Colones, 1897, EF/AU, KM140, .2251oz. Ex-jewelry. Cleaned, baggy .................................................... P.O.R
NGC GRADED MINORS
DENMARK
BARBADOS
51108-20 Kroner, 1914, UNC, KM817.1, .2593oz. Baggy obverse .................450 51845-20 Kroner, 1917, VBP, BU, KM817.1, .2593oz ....................... P.O.R 51866-10 Kroner, 1908, VBP, AU/UNC, KM809, .1296oz .............................300
51817-1/2 Penny, 1792, PR65, KMTN9, Lovely brown. Excellent detail. PR-25 Copper Restrike .....600 ESSEQUIBO & DEMERARY
52006-1/2 Stiver, 1813, MS65, KM9, Beautiful brown with hints of red 375 GREAT BRITAIN
52098-Florin, 1849, EF45, KM745, .190 51974-1/2 Penny, 1799, SOHO, MS65, KM647, Lovely coin .....................275 52097- 3 Pence, 1893, AU50, KM758, Jubilee Head. Closed 3 ................265
NGC GRADED CROWNS BOLIVIA
FRANCE
51892-20 Francs, 1909, CH BU, KM857, .1867oz. Choice. Rooster ............ P.O.R 52110 Napoleon, 20 Francs, 1812, A, VF, KM695.1, .1867oz. Beat up rims . P.O.R 52069 Napoleon III, 50 Francs, 1857, A, AU, KM785.1, .4667oz. ................1100 51114 Napoleon III, 10 Francs, 1860, A, VF/EF, KM784.3, .0933oz............. P.O.R
52092-50 Centavos, 1939, MS66, GERMAN STATES KM182, Exceptional quality. One-year type. Caduceus ..............................50 52070 Nuremberg, 1/16 Ducat, 1700, ND, BU, Friedberg1896, Klippe. COMOROS Lamp ..............................................300 52080-5000 Francs, 1976, PR67, 51992 Prussia, 5 Mark, 1877, C, EF, KM10, 1.332oz. Etat Comorien, Flowers ........................................175 KM507, .0576oz. Cleaned, ex-jewelry .......................................200 DENMARK 52012 Prussia, 20 Mark, 1912, A, AU/ 52102-2 Kroner, 1892, CS, MS64, KM800, 50th Wedding Anniversary 175 UNC, KM521, .2304oz. Nice, bright FINLAND coloring ....................................... P.O.R 52100-500 Markkaa, 1952, H, MS63, 51993 Prussia, 10 Mark, 1888, A, VF, KM35, Olympics ............................65 KM507, .1152oz. Cleaned, rim nick at GERMAN STATES 12:00 ........................................... P.O.R 51831 Saxony, 3 Mark, 1913, E, GERMANY KM1275, AU Details. Surface 51521 Fed. Republic, 10 Ducat, 1957, Hairlines. Battle of Leipzig .............32 Proof, X#28, 1.0870oz. Hairlines..1950 ITALY
52099-2 Lira, 1915, R, MS63, KM55, Beautifully toned ..........................125 LIBERIA
52079-10 Dollars, 1999, PR68, KM424, .5oz. JFK & JFK Jr............45 SWEDEN
52101-2 Kroner, 1897, EB, MS63, KM762, One-year type. Silver Jubliee ......................................................75
GREAT BRITAIN
52071-Sovereign, 1908, EF/AU, KM805, .2354oz........................................ P.O.R 52118-Sovereign, 2005, Proof, KM1065, .2354oz. Stylized Dragon............. P.O.R 51482-1/2 Sovereign, 1912, AU, KM-819, .1177oz ......................... P.O.R 52117-1/2 Sovereign, 2003, Proof, KM1001, .1177oz ........................ P.O.R
51126 Anne, Guinea, 1714, CH VF, KM534, .2462oz. Porous ..............1695 51120 Edward III, 1/4 Noble, 1327-1377, ND, F/VF, S1511, 1.85g. From the Reigate Hoard. Not well-centered ...850 51906 George V, Sovereign, 1913, UNC, KM820, .2354oz. Baggy .............. P.O.R GUATEMALA
51142-Peso, 1860, R, VF/EF, KM179, .0476oz. Cleaned ............................175 HUNGARY
51145 Franz Joseph I, 20 Korona, 1893, KB, UNC, KM486, .1960oz. Lustrous ...................................... P.O.R IRAN
51160 Fath Ali Shah, Toman, 1235, 1819, CH EF, KM753.5, 4.6gm. Type W ...........................................495 51848-5 New Sheqalim, 1994, Proof, KM-262, .2497oz. Leopard .......... P.O.R ITALIAN STATES
51169 Venice, Zecchino, 1789-1797, ND, VF, Friedberg-1445, .1109oz. Louis Manin .............................................325 ITALY
52109-20 Lire, 1881, R, BU, KM21, .1867oz........................................ P.O.R 52072-20 Lire, 1882, BU, KM21, .1867oz........................................ P.O.R 52107-20 Lire, 1882, R, BU, KM21, .1867oz........................................ P.O.R JAPAN
51173 Genbun era, Koban, 1736-1818, VF, C22, 13gm. Gold alloyed with silver .............................................2750 51171 Manen, 2 Bu, 1860, ND, EF/AU, C21c.1, 3gm. Better variety ............750 51172 Meji, 2 Bu, 1868-69, ND, VF, C21d, 3gm ......................................300 NETH. ANTILLES
51898-200 Gulden, 1976, FM, UNC, KM16, .2300oz. Ship Andrew Doria ............................................ P.O.R
SOUTH AFRICA
52077-Sovereign, 1930, SA, UNC, KM22, .2354oz. Cleaned ......................... P.O.R SPAIN
51190 Alfonso XII, 10 Pesetas, 1878(62), DE-M, BU, KM477, .0933oz. Restrike ..........................................250 51191 Alfonso XII, 10 Pesetas, 1878(62), DE-M, BU, KM477, .0933oz. Restrike ..........................................250 51192 Alfonso XIII, 20 Pesetas, 1899, VF, KM709, .1867oz. Cleaned ...... P.O.R 51187 Isabel II, 20 Reales, 1861, EF, KM610, .0482oz. Cleaned...............250 52078 Madrid, 1 Escudo, 1787/6, DV, F15, KM416.1a, .0955oz. Charles III .......................................325 SWITZERLAND
51998-Medal, 1948, UNC, .3087oz. Confederation. Gold Medal 1948th Stamp of FJ. Manufacturer Huguenin, Le Locle. 100 Years of Swiss State 1848-1948. Matte finish .................600 51978-20 Francs, 1886, UNC, KM31.3, .1867oz. Baggy, lustrous ................365 51976-20 Francs, 1896, B, UNC, KM31.3, .1867oz. Baggy, lustrous..360 51980-20 Francs, 1896, B, UNC, KM31.3, .1867oz. Baggy, lustrous..360 51890-20 Francs, 1935, LB, CH BU, KM35.1, .1867oz. Extremely Nice P.O.R 51891-20 Francs, 1949, B, KM-35.2, .1867oz. Extremely Nice .............. P.O.R TUNISIA
51194-20 Francs, 1891, VF, KM227, .1867oz. Cleaned ......................... P.O.R YUGOSLAVIA
52115-5000 Dinara, 1984, Proof, KM111, .2315oz. Sarajevo Olympics. Torch ..............................................450 52116-5000 Dinara, 1984, Proof, KM111, .2315oz. Sarajevo Olympics. Torch ..............................................450
NETHERLANDS
MINORS
52002-Medal, 1914, VF, 2.3gm. Called Steunpenning(supporting penny). Crowned lion with sword and bundle of arrows / floral scrolls and ornaments ......................................200 52073 Wilhelmina, 10 Gulden, 1897, BU, KM118, .1947oz. Lustrous .......... P.O.R 51903 Wilhelmina, 10 Gulden, 1912, AU/ UNC, KM149, .1947oz ................. P.O.R
AFGHANISTAN
NORWAY
52000-Medal, 1968, Proof, .1012oz. Medal issued to commemorate the wedding of Prince Harald and Sonja on the 29th of August 1968.................225 PHILIPPINES
51907-Token, 1926, VF, Basso 335 variety. Merchant token. Gold. .70gm. La Bella / Plateria Arguelles (Jewelry store in Manila). Reverse has gouge down the center..............................150 RUSSIA
52111 Nicholas II, 10 Roubles, 1902, EF, Y64, .2489oz. Cleaned ....................500 52112 Nicholas II, 10 Roubles, 1903, AU, Y64, .2489oz. Some light hairlines ..........................................550 SAN MARINO
52074-Set, 1979, BU, KM99, 100, 1 Scudo, 2 Scudo Set. .2653oz gold ............................................. P.O.R
52019-1/2 Afghani, 1311 (1932), BU, KM926, Uneven strike as usual ........95 AUSTRALIA
51944-Shilling, 1960, BU, KM59, Sharp & lustrous.........................................15 51943-6 Pence, 1959, CH UNC, KM58, Sharp with light toning. Small divot on obverse .............................................15 51942-3 Pence, 1959, BU, KM57, Sharp with nice toning ................................10 AUSTRIA
52022 Ferdinand I, 20 Kreuzer, 1848, A, UNC, KM2208, Prooflike...................65 52020 Salzburg, 20 Kreuzer, 1784, AU, KM431, Hieronymus.......................115 BELGIUM
52025-2 Francs, 1909, AU, KM59, Rainbow toning over old cleaning ....30 CANADA
52027-25 Cents, 1954, BU, KM52, Lovely toning ....................................65 51914-25 Cents, 1965, BU, KM62, .1500oz. Beautiful rainbow toning ....15 51913-25 Cents, 1965, UNC, KM62, .1500oz. Beautiful toning..................12 51915-25 Cents, 1966, BU, KM62, .1500oz. Beautiful rainbow toning ....15 Continued on Page 17
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Ancient coins bring $6,251,543 World Coin News
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles first coin auction of the year was “the best auction since the Millennia sale,” according to Ira Goldberg. Held Feb. 3-6, it was part of the PreLong Beach sales. The highly anticipated Hunter Collection consisted of 268 ancient coins – top quality Greek, Roman and Byzantine. With fierce bidding throughout and over 95 percent of the Hunter collection sold, the sale generated $6,251,543.75. Two coins took top honors selling each for $425,000. They were: • Octavian and Julius Caesar. gold aureus (8.23g) struck in Italy, summerautumn 43 B.C.E., and • Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. In the
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Euro looks secure as seen in Berlin By David C. Harper It has been easy to get caught up in crisis news headlines these past five years. Will the euro survive? Will the euro zone shrink by one or more countries? These questions seem less pertinent when seen from street level in Berlin, Germany, where I attended the World Money Fair. Using the euro in day-to-day transactions in the German capital makes the currency of 17 countries seem very strong. The exchange rate with the U.S. dollar was virtually identical to where it stood at last year’s show. That is perhaps the biggest testimonial to its stability. The high denomination of coins, up to 2 euros, led to a rapid buildup of coins in my possession. When I returned to my hotel after just my first day of being out and about before the World Money Fair
Letters Where in the world does this paper notice belong? I recently purchased a small lot of paper currency having some form of transportation pictured on the bills. Among the currency was this “notice.” Even though there is no value, it did depict a form of transportation and I will put it in my transportation topical collection. The notice appears to be something from the United Nations as the face side depicts flags of the UN-member countries above and below a surveyor and bulldozer operator printed in red ink. However, the back printed in green, depicts the U.S flag in the upper left corner and a singe-starred flag in the upper right corner. Between the two flags is the word OGEYSIIS printed twice. The text below is written in a language that a Google translation search said is Swahili. Therefore this notice might be one used in Africa. Can anyone tell me what it is? Bill Tuttle South Euclid, Ohio Address letters to Editor, World Coin News, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990. All letters must be signed and include a return address. Email should be sent to david.harper@fwmedia.com. Include your city and state. 6
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began I discovered that I had accumulated 12.27 euros ($16.32) worth of change. That is easy to do with 2-euro coins and no note below 5 euros in value. I admit, as an American, I first grab my wallet to pay a bill rather than reach into my pocket to count coins. The habit is hard to break. The alternative to changing habit was to set out to spend the coins deliberately. I made my way to the nearby McDonald’s on my final full day in the city. There I spent almost 3 euros on coffee and a sausage and egg McMuffin for breakfast. I spent 9.30 euros on breakfast at the airport before my flight home the next day, which I dutifully paid for with coins. I brought home another couple of euros’ worth of coins from transactions that occurred during the rest of the week. Just the simple act of paying for goods and services with euros can’t help but
make me more optimistic about its future. Seeing some of the 15,000 collectors lined up at the World Money Fair to begin each day was another source of optimism. Many attended to update their sets of 2-euro coins for 2013 as Germany’s new design celebrating 50 years of FrancoGerman friendship was issued by the country’s five mints. The five-coin set was snapped up. If average people were truly worried about the future of the euro, would so many be collecting euro coins in this way? Sure, large economic forces can still grind us all into dust, but insofar as life at the individual level is concerned, the euro looks secure. An opposite case might be made from the growing presence of bullion dealers at the show, but I think a euro with a solid future and growing bullion investment trade can exist side by side. Confidence and prudence are two different things.
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1882S SOVEREIGN K-7 AU .............................450 1914P SOVEREIGN K-29 AU.............................435 1989 $25 K-119 MISHANDLED PRF .................450 2010 $25 K-1322 PROOF TIGER.......................500
AUSTRIA
1885 8 FLORINS K-2269 AU.............................360 1896 10 CORONA K-2805 XF ...........................175 1897 10 CORONA K-2805 XF ...........................175 1905 10 CORONA K-2805 XF ...........................175 1909 10 CORONA K-2815 BU 1 YR TYPE........200 1910 10 CORONA K-2816 XF ...........................175 1893 20 CORONA K-2806 XF ...........................350 1894 20 CORONA K-2806 AU...........................360 1908 20 CORONA K-2811 NGC-MS65 NGC’S FINEST KNOWN .................................1,200
BULGARIA
1912 20 LEVA K-33 PCGSPR65DCAM RSTRK .700
CHINA
2001 10 YUAN K-1367 BU................................235 1985 25 YUAN K-116 SEALED BU....................465 1986 25 YUAN K-133 SEALED BU....................465 1987S 25 YUAN K-161 SEALED BU .................465 1987Y 25 YUAN K-161 SEALED BU .................465 2001 10 YUAN K-1367 BU................................235
DENMARK
1900 10 KRONER K-790.2 BU .........................245 1873 20 KRONER K-791.1 BU ..........................500 1900 20 KRONER K-791.2 NGC-MS63.............480
FRANCE
1812A 20 FRANC K-695.1 ICG-VF35 NB.........350 1813A 20 FRANC K-695.1 VF ...........................340 1815A 20 FRANC K-706.1 AU ..........................380 1811A 40 FRANC K-696.1 VF NAPOLEON ......690 1828A 40 FRANC K-721.1 VF ...........................685
GREAT BRITAIN
1776 GUINEA K-604 F/VF.................................575 2009 1/4 SOVEREIGN K-1117 NGC-MS69 .......110 2005 1/2 SOVEREIGN K-1064 PROOF ..............225
1822A 1/4 FRANC K-714.1 NGC-MS64 HIGHEST GRADE BY NGC ................................450
FRENCH INDO CHINA
1899A 20 CENTS K-10 NGC-MS64 HIGHEST NON PL GRADE BY NGC ..................450
GERMANY, BAVARIA
1792AS THALER K-608 DAV-1959 NGC-XF40 TONED XF 1 YR TYPE......................................550
GERMANY, BREMEN
1748 1/2 TALER K-192 NGC-XF45 ...................400 1864 36 GROTE K-243 NGC-MS62 ..................120
GERMANY, BRUNSWICKWOLFENBUTTEL
1791MC 16GG K-1020 NGC-MS62..................350
GERMANY, EICHSTATT
1735IHL TALER D-2283 NGC-XF45..................450 1900J 2 MARK K-294 NGC-MS64....................220
GERMANY, HANNOVER
1852B PFENNIG K-216 ANACS-AU55 1 YR TY ...75
GERMANY, HESSE CASSEL
1767FU 2/3 TALER K-488 NGC-VF35 1 YEAR TYPE ....................................................170
GERMANY, HESSE-DARMSTADT
1910A 3 MARK K-375 NGC-AU58 1 YR TY ......225
GERMANY, PRUSSIA
1876A 2 MARK K-506 NGC-AU55 ....................150
LIECHTENSTEIN
GERMANY, SCHWARZBURGRUDOLSTADT
SOUTH AFRICA
SWITZERLAND
1893 20 FRANC K-31.3 BU...............................360
YUGOSLAVIA
1931 SWORD DUKAT K-12.3 UNC VERY MINOR SCRATCH ...................................500
***CERTIFIED CROWNS AND MINORS OF THE WORLD **** AUSTRIA
1829A TALER K-2163 NGC-MS61 ....................225
AUSTRIA NETHERLANDS
1750 ANTWERP DUCATON DAV-1280 K-8.......300
BELGIUM
1849 2 1/2 FRANCS K-11 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HARILINES SMALL HEAD ...............475
CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC
1835NGM 8 REALES K-4 NGC-MS62 ...........2,600
GERMANY, SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE
1791ICK 1/2 TALER K-133 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES .......................................300
GERMANY
1927F 3 R’SMARK K-54 PCGS-MS64 TUBINGEN UNIVERSITY ...................................600 1927F 5 R’SMARK K-55 NGC-MS63 TUBINGEN UNIVERSITY ...................................750
GREAT BRITAIN
1771 FARTHING K-602 NGC-MS63BN .............650 1772 HALF PENNY K-601 NGC-AU58 ..............365 1826 PENNY K-693 NGC-MS62BN ..................475 1841 PENNY K-739 NGC-MS64RB NGC’S FINEST GRADE......................................900 1858 PENNY K-739 NGC-MS63BN ..................275 1693 6 PENCE K-481 NGC-VF DETAILS DAMAGED (FLAN FLAW & DIG ON PORTRAIT)..................375 1700 HALF CROWN K-492.2 ESC-561 NGC-MS61 ....................................................2,200 1707E CROWN K-526.1 NGC-VF DETAILS EXCESSIVE HAIRLINES ....................................425
ITALY, PAPAL STATES
1693(YR3) PIASTRA K-569 NGC-AU-DETAILS REPAIRED NURSING INFANT ...........................750 1678 YRIII PIASTRA K-403 DAV-4089 NGC-XF DETAILS REPAIRED CHRIST CALMING THE STORM.....................................825
CHINA
1999 10 YUAN K-1216 NGC-MS69 ................300 (1901-05) 10 CASH Y-100.2 NGC-AU58-BN.....100
SWITZERLAND-BERN
****CROWNS AND MINORS OF THE WORLD**** ALBANIA
1926R 1 LEK K-5 XF PITTED ................................9
ALGERIA-BONE
GERMANY, SAXONY
SAN MARINO
1896 POND K-10.2 NGC-XF40 .........................500 1931SA SOVEREIGN K-21 BU SMALL HEAD ..430 1932SA SOVEREIGN K-21 BU SMALL HEAD ..430
SPAIN
1883 50 CENTAVOS K-28 UNC OLD LT CLEANING NOW RETONED ................................60 1882 PESO K-29 AU HL’S ................................325
1821 1/2 TALER K-34 NGC-AU DETAILS EXCESSIVE HAIRLINES ....................................350
1981 SCUDO K-128 BU WORLD FOOD ...........175 1996R SCUDO K-338 NGC-PF67 ULTRA CAMEO ...........................................................175 1997 2 SCUDI K-374 PROOF DAVID ...............345
SOUTH AFRICA
1892 SHILLING K-4 PCGS-AU50 .....................300 1894 2 SHILLING K-6 NGC-VF30 .....................110 1895 2 1/2 SHILLING K-7 NGC-VF30...............150
ND(1915) 50 CENT K-TnB6 UNC/BU ............100 ND(1915) FRANC K-TnB8 UNC/BU ...............100
POLAND
1925 10 ZLOTYCH K-32 P/L BU .......................340
2000 10 LEVA K-251 PRF OLYMPIC WEIGHT ....29
1912CNB 1/2 KOPEK Y-48.1 NGC-MS64RB ......80 1851CNB 5 KOPEKS C-163 NGC-MS65 NGC’S FINEST KNOWN ...................................600
GERMANY, SAXE-MEININGEN
1830L GULDEN K-130 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES .......................................240 1833L GULDEN K-130 NGC-AU55 .................225
PERU
1966 FIFTH LIBRA K-210 BU ..............................90 1966 5 SOLES K-235 BU ..................................130
RUSSIA
1936 10 ZLOTYCH Y-29 NGC-AU58.................120
1798 THALER DAV-1760B K-165 NGC-AU58...600
1809SGH 2/3 TALER K-1052 NGC-AU58 .........240 1812SGH 2/3 TALER K-1052 NGC-AU55 .........280 1806SGH TALER K-1027.2 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES .......................................150
PAPAL STATES
1867R YR22 20 LIRE K-1382.3 VF/XF ..............550
AH1304 CENT K-3 VF .........................................24
GERMANY, SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA
1774LCK 1/3 TALER K-329 `NGC-XF DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES...........145 1774 1/2 TALER K-331 NGC-XF45 ...................475
1961 25 FRANKEN Y-18 BU..............................335
POLAND
1896(96) PESETA K-706 NGC-AU58 ..................60 1878 10 CENTIMO K-675 ANACS-EF40 DETAILS-CLEANED ............................................20
1812L TALER K-32 NGC-XF DETAILS MOUNT REMOVED ...........................................700
ITALY, FLORENCE
(1252-1422) FLORIN FR-275 OBV-ST JOHN NGC-AU DETAILS RIM FILING ......................1,200
1913 SHILLING K-12 XF CLEANED ....................10 1927 2 SHILLINGS K-13B AU+ ...........................75 1936 2 SHILLINGS K-13B UNC ..........................50
GERMANY, REUSS-EBERSDORF
GERMANY, SAXE-COBURGALTENBURG
1849P 20 LIRE C-115.1 VF+ .............................340
PUERTO RICO
1895PGV PESO K-24 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HL’S (LIGHTLY CLND BUT MINIMAL HAIRLINES) ...................................1,000
ISLE OF MAN
ITALY, SARDINIA
1891H CENT K-2 UNC W/ SOME BLUE TONE..120 1903H 2 1/2 CENT K-4 XF ..................................60 1903H 2 1/2 CENT K-4 AU++ W/LUSTER .........100
GERMANY, HAMBURG
1836 20K K-66 NGC-UNC DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES .......................................200
1988 CROWN K-237 MISHANDLED PRF CAT ..375
PORTUGAL
GERMANY, FRANKFURT
1791 1/2 TALER K-280 D-2228 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES.............450 1793HGBH TALER K-286 D-2228 NGC-MS61 .550
ICELAND
1961 500 KRONUR K-14 BU .............................485
1988 DOLLAR P-2 PIEFORT IN DAMAGED BOX.125
1835 400 REIS K-331 NGC-AU DETAILS SURFACE HAIRLINES .......................................100 ND(1997) 500 ESCUDO K-701 ANACS-AU53 DETAILS-CLEANED ............................................10
1796CD 1/2 TALER K-96 NGC-XF45 ................300 1796CD TALER K-97 DAV-2213 NGC-XF40 .....430
MEXICO
1783MoFF HALF REAL K-69.2 PCGS PRIME SELECT FROM EL CAZADOR SHIPWRECK .......80
BERMUDA
1894DOND 8 REALES K-377.4 NGC-AU58 ........95 1895GORS 8 REALES K-377.8 NGC-AU58 .........95 1884PIMH 8 REALES K-377.12 NGC-MS64 FINEST GRADE BY NGC ...................................500 1886ZSJS 8 REALES K-377.13 NGC-MS61 .....130 1891ZSFZ 8 REALES K-377.13 NGC-UNCDETAILS-SURFACE HL’S(LITTLE ON REV) .......130 1894HOFG 8 REALES K-377.9 NGC-MS61 ......150 1896GORS 8 REALES K-377.8 NGC-AU58 .........90 1954MO 5 CENTAVOS K-426 NGC-MS64 NO DOT ............................................................180 1901ZSFZ PESO K-409.3 NGC-MS62 ................90 1902ZSFZ PESO K-409.3 NGC-MS61 ................80 1902ZSFZ PESO K-409.3 NGC-MS62 ................90
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
1922 1/2 PENNY K-22 NICE BROWN UNC ........140 1922 PENNY K-23 CHOCOLATE AU+ W/ FAINT RED .......................................................250 1912 SIX PENCE K-25 XF- ...............................100 1910 SHILLING K-20 XF 1 YR TYPE ..................60 1910 SHILLING K-20 UNC SPOTTY TONING ...175 ND(1800’S) TRADE TOKENS PENNY IREDALE & CO IRONMONGER SYDNEY K-Tn135 AU .....................................210 PENNY PEACE & PLENTY MELBOURNE 1858 K-Tn285.1 XF PERHAPS OLD CLNG ..............175 PENNY IN VINO VERITAS VICTORIA 1862 K-Tn236.1 VF ROUGH RIM...............................75
AUSTRIA
1795C 12 KREUZER K-2137 UNC.......................80 1622 BRUN K-411 VF MT CRUDELY RMVD ........65 ND HALL MINT TALER DAV-8100 CH XF SHORT DEEP SCRATCH BEHIND HEAD ...........150 1617 TALER K-218.3 D-3323B XF EX MOUNT .......................................................325 1617 TALER K-218.4 D-3323C XF+ ..................325 1618 TALER K-227.2 D-3324A XF/AU EX MOUNT .......................................................340 1960 SCHILLING K-2886 PROOF .....................120
AUSTRIA NETHERLANDS
1790 10 SOLS K-47 XF.....................................350
BAHAMAS
1987 $10 K-120 PROOF ISABELLA COLUMB .....40
BELGIUM
1870 CENTIME K-33.1 BR UNC. SPOTS ON REV ..25 1852 5 CENTIME K-5.1 AU .................................90 1853 10 CENTIME MEDALLIC BRX-1.2 NICE TONED UNC MARRIAGE.........................100 1886 50 CENTIMES K-27 NICE TONED UNC ......85 1849 2 1/2 FRANCS K-11 CHOICE VF MOTTLED TONING SCARCE ............................275 1849 5 FRANCS K-17 AU+ OLD CLEANING ....125 1957 50 FRANCS K-152.1 BU MARRAIGE.........16
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BOHEMIA
1701 GE 3 KREUZER K-590 VF .............................30
BOLIVIA
1808PTSPJ 8 REAL K-73 XF- $150, XF $190, AU LITTLE SOFTLY STRUCK ..........250 1819PTSPJ 8 REAL K-84 XF+ .........................175 1859FJ INV V 4 SOLES K-123.3 AU/UNC.........200 1879 20 CENTAVOS K-166 XF 1 YR TYPE.........45
BRITISH HONDURAS
1949 CENT K-24 REDDISH BU LOW MINT........25 1894 25 CENTS K-9 G .........................................8
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
BRUNEI
BULGARIA
CAMEROON
1924 2 FRANCS K-3 XF ......................................65
CANADA
1858 CENT K-1 AG RARE DATE FILLER ............15 1858 CENT K-1 VG EDGE CLIPPED ..................40 1858 CENT K-1 F/VF RARE DATE ....................80 1891 SD LL CENT K-7 VG 50, F SCR REV .........60 1891 SD LL CENT K-7 VF ...............................150 1893 CENT K-7 NICE R&B UNC .....................150 1901 CENT K-7 UNC ..........................................40 1906 CENT K-8 R&B UNC ................................125 1907H CENT K-8 F=$20 VF .......................25 1913 CENT K-21 NICE UNC W/ SOME RED ......65 1922 CENT K-28 VG+=$11 F ........................13 1923 CENT K-28 VG=$20 VF W/RIM NICK........23 1923 CENT K-28 VF............................................25 1924 CENT K-28 XF- ..........................................10 1925 CENT K-28 VG=$15 F=$19 XF .................32 1872H 5 CENT K-2 VF ........................................25 1874H 5 CENT K-2 PLAIN VG=$15 F/VF ..........30 1881H 5 CENT K-2 F ..........................................20 1882H 5 CENT K-2 F=$14 VF=$19 XF/AU ........70 1886 5 CENT K-2 F SMALL DATE......................10 1887 5 CENT K-2 VG ..........................................40 1898 5 CENT K-2 VG=$8 VF ...........................25 1903 5 CENT K-13 VF.........................................15 1858 10 CENT K-3 VG ........................................14 1894/4 10 CENTS K-3 G .....................................20 1909 25 CENT K-11 VF.......................................80 1906 50 CENT K-25 DARK VF ..........................105 1911 50 CENT K-19 XF SCRATCH IN FRONT OF FACE ...........................................................500 1936 $ K-31 AU LT CLND 1 YR TYPE ................36 1938 $ K-37 XF...................................................75 1939 $ K-38 BU ..................................................45 1950 $ K-46 BU SHORT WATER LINES .............35 1952 $ K-46 NICE TONED UNC ..........................50 1956 $ K-54 UNC ...............................................28 1958 $ K-D8 PROOFLIKE TOTEM POLE ............30 1959 $ PL K-D9 PL ............................................35 1965 $ KM-64.1 UNC 4 TYPE COIN SET TYPE 1 AND TYPE II POINTED & BLUNT .........125
CANADA - NEW BRUNSWICK
1854 1/2 PENNY TOKEN K-3 XF.........................38
CANADA - NEWFOUNDLAND
1894 PENNY K-1 VF .............................................7 1896 5 CENTS K-2 F+.........................................15 1872 10 CENTS K-3 VG ......................................20 1865 20 CENTS K-4 VFR LIGHT DIGS ...............20 1872H 20 CENTS K-4 NET G ...............................7 1885 20 CENTS K-4 F FEW LT SCR’S................18
CANADA - NOVA SCOTIA
1813 1/2 PENNY TOKEN NS-21A1 F-.................12 1822 PENNY 4A2 XF...........................................60
CHINA HUNAN ND(1919) 20 CASH AU Y-400 ............................30 HUPEH 1902-05 10 CASH Y-122 GLOSSY UNC ...........150 KWANGTUNG ND(1900-06) 10 CASH Y 193 XF........................12 YUNNAN ND(1908) 50 CENTS Y-253 VF+ .........................60
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1892 50 CENTAVOS K-187.2 XF COLUMBUS ...20
CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
ND(2000) 5 FRANCS K-63 PF LADY DIANA .......18
COOK ISLANDS
2006 $1 P/L 20 YEARS OF TELEVISION ..............14
CRETE
1901 5 DRACHMAI K-9 VF-..............................190
CUBA
1920 40 CENTAVOS K-14.3 VF- .........................20 1953 PESO K-29 NIELY TONED UNC MARTI ......40 1953 PESO K-29 BU MARTI ..............................40 1953 PESO K-29 NICE BU MARTI .....................75 1965 PESO BR-XM.5 PROOF EXILE ...................50
CURACAO
1900 QTR GULDEN K-35 FINE OLD CLNG ........12 1941P PALM 10 CENT K-37 AU .........................12
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
1975 50 KORUN K-83 BU ...................................11
DANISH WEST INDIES
1767 12 SKILLING K-12 VG................................34 1848 2 SKILLING K-19 SL DARK XF .................45 1840 10 SKILLING K-16 AU VERY MINOR FL FL REV ............................................100 1859 OR 1860 CENT K-63 VF ...........................20 1860 CENT K-63 F/VF ........................................10 1905 2 CENTS K-76 VF ......................................14 1905 10 CENTS K-78 DIRTY VF W/ LT SCRATCHES .........................................................9 1905 20 CENTS K-79 VF- ...................................30
DANZIG
1625 ORTE K-15.2 XF SL CLIP FLAN ................85 1926 PFENNIG K-140 XF+ ..................................16 1932 10 PFENNIG K-152 XF- ...........................24 1923 1/2 GULDEN K-144 XF .............................50 1927 1/2 GULDEN K-144 VF/XF .......................100 1932 1/2 GULDEN K-153 AU .............................70 1932 GULDEN K-154 AU ....................................75
DENMARK
1842K/FF 3 R.B.S K-A730 TONED UNC .............65 1828FA/FF RIGSBANKDALER K-696.1 CH VF ...340 1878CS ORE K-792.1 VF ....................................80 1912 ORE K-804 BU ...........................................13 1874 2 ORE K-793.1 BROWN UNC .....................25 1876CS 2 ORE K-793.1 KEY DATE ...................175 1883CS 2 ORE KM-793.1 UNC...........................85 1874 5 ORE K-794.1 UNC.................................120 1913 5 ORE K-814.1 VF KEY ...........................120 1910 10 ORE K-807 TONED UNC .......................18
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
1939 PESO K-22 XF..........................................125
EAST CARIBBEAN STATES
1990 $10 K-22 PROOF .......................................38
ECUADOR
1928 1 CENTAVO K-67 AU SPOT ......................10 1928 1 CENTAVO K-67 UNC OLD CLNG ...........15 1928 1 CENTAVO K-67 LT TONED UNC..............28 1943MO 5 SUCRES K-79 BU W/SPOT ON REV..24
EGYPT
AH1293(YR29) 1903 10 QIRSH K-295 IRREG TONED AU ...............................................60
EUROPA
1952 2.5 EUROPINOS BR-X-11 PL BU ...............25
FAEROE ISLANDS
2011 FANTASY 8-PC PRF SET 25 OYRU/50 KRONUR K-UNL FAUNA INCL TRI-METALLIC ..30
FALKLAND ISLANDS
1983 50 PENCE K-19A MISHANDLED PRF ........35 1979 10L K-12 BU IN ORIG CAPSULE DUCKS.....40
FINLAND
1895 PENNI KM-13 BROWN AU ..........................60
FRANCE
1574-89 PARIS DOUBLE TOURNOIS EK#1 VF .....30 1774M LIARD K-543.7 VF SL CUPPED FLAN ....16 1649A 10 SOLS K-166.1 F..................................38 1659B 10 SOLS K-166.2 XF .............................280 1660I 10 SOLS K-166.9 SL POROUS VF ..........100 1662B 10 SOLS K-199.2 VF ...............................65 1662I 10 SOLS K-199.5 VF W/ 3 SCRATCHES ON REVERSE.........................90 1792A 30 SOLS K-606.1 XF .............................145 1816 CENTIME BRX-E6 UNC LT SPOT PRETENDER COINAGE .....................................175 1851A FRANC K-759.1 VF+ ................................75 1831K 5 FRANCS K-735.7 F INCUSE EDGE ......35 1841BB 5 FRANCS K-749.3 XF RN TONED ........75 1845W 5 FRANCS K-749.13 AU FAINT HAIRLINES FROM OLD CLEANING ..........80 1849A 5 FRANCS K-756.1 DARK XF TINY RN .....45 1852A 5 FRANCS K-773.1 VF+ 1 YR TYPE........40 1870A 5 FRANCS K-799.1 CLEANED VF ............32
FRENCH COCHIN CHINA
1879A 20 CENTS K-5 XF TEST CUT ON RIM .....75
FRENCH GUIANA
2004 1 1/2 EURO BRX-E13 PROOF ESSAI .........42
FRENCH INDO-CHINA
1907A PIASTRE K-5A.1 VF .................................50
GERMAN STATES: ANHALT-BERNBURG 1793 2/3 THALER K-58.1 XF 1 YR TYPE .........525 BADEN 1834 8/8 KREUZER K-197.2 XF ..........................25 1841 6 KREUZER K-210 XF ................................24 1856 1/2 GULDEN K-234 XF KEY ....................140 1837 GULDEN K-207 AU ..................................150 1912G 2 MARK K-280 CLEANED VF ..................24 1912G 2 MARK K-280 XF-..................................28
1902 5 MARK K-273 NICE AU+ 50TH YR OF REIGN..........................................................195 BAVARIA 1766 4 GROSCHEN K-544 F ..............................65 1876D 2 MARK K-903 FINE ................................32 1891D 2 MARK K-913 VF ...................................35 1902D 2 MARK K-913 F/VF ................................20 1905D 2 MARK K-913 VF=$20 XF ...................28 1907D 2 MARK K-913 AU...................................45 1911D 2 MARK K-997 AU OR LIGHT TND UNC 90TH B-DAY ......................................40 1914D 2 MARK K-1002 PLEASANT TND UNC LUDWIG III 1 YR TY .........................................130 1909D 3 MARK K-996 CLEANED VF/XF..........20 1909D 3 MARK K-996 AXF .................................25 1911D 3 MARK K-998 AU 90TH B-DAY.............40 1912D 3 MARK K-996 VF/XF CLEANED ............25 1913D 3 MARK K-996 XF ...................................28 1914D 3 MARK K-1005 BU LUDWIG III 1 YR TY...............................................................75 BOHEMIA 1620PRAGUE 48 KREUZER K-254.1 VF POROUS DEEP TONING ...................................380 BRANDENBURG 1681HS 6 GROSCHEN K-429 XF-......................................................................55 BRUNSWICK-LUNEBERG-CALENBURGHANNOVER 1804GFM PFENNIG K-330.4 VF PLANCHET DEFECT ...........................................12 BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL 1625 1/4 THALER K-50 VF- MOUNT RMVD ....160 1597 TRUTH TALER K-MB290 D-9091 VF-DETAILS POLISHED TOOLED EXMOUNT ...200 EISENACH 1921 MARK M-3506.2 BROWN PORCELIN UNC 20 FREIBERG 1921 25 PFG M-4353.4 BRN PORCELIN UNC.....20 1921 50 PFG M-4353.7 BRN PORCELIN UNC.....20 HAMBURG 1900J 2 MARK K-612 VF/XF ..............................22 1911J 2 MARK K-612 AU ...................................50 1909J 3 MARK K-620 VF RIM BUMPS ...............20 1910J 3 MARK K-620 VF ....................................23 HANNOVER 1671 12 MARIEN-GROSCHEN K-79 XF ............230 1852B PFENNIG K-216 XF 1 YR TYPE...............30 1860B PFENNIG K-233 XF.....................................8 HESSE-CASSEL 1776BR 1/2 TALER K-515 VF+ 1 YR TYPE........160 1789F 1/2 TALER K-534 VF ................................85 HESSE-HAMBURG 1838 GULDEN K-12 XF OLD CLEANING NOW RETONED 1 YR TYPE 11,000 MINT........380 PADERBORN BISHOPRIC 1718 6 PFENNIG K-A2 FINE ...............................15 PRUSSIA 1873A SILBER GROSCHEN K-485 BU ................28 1848A 2 1/2 GROSCHEN K-444 XF ....................16 1782A 3 GROSCHER K-337 F .............................15 1823A SIXTH THALER K-411 XF ........................60 1825A SIXTH THALER K-411 FINE .....................10 1801A 1/3 THALER K-380 VG ............................15 1867A THALER K-494 VF SCR ON REV ..............30 1876B 2 MARK K-506 FINE ................................15 1902 2 MARK K-522 XF......................................30 1913A 2 MARK K-532 TND UNC NAPOLEAN .....30 1909A 3 MARK K-527 CLEANED VF...................20 1909A 3 MARK K-527 VF ...................................22 1910A 3 MARK K-527 VF ...................................22 1910 3 MARK K-530 AU HL’S BERLIN ...............90 1910 3 MARK K-530 TONED UNC BERLIN ......100 1911A 3 MARK K-531 TND AU BRESLAU UNIV...................................................75 1913 3 MARK K-534 XF OR CLEANED XF ..........25 1913A 3 MARK K-535 AU ...................................30 1914A 3 MARK K-538 VF CLEANED KAISER......19 1914A 3 MARK K-538 AU ...................................35 1876B 5 MARK K-503 F......................................35 1893A 5 MARK K-523 NICE TONED AU ...........180 1902A 5 MARK K-523 VF+ .................................35 1903A 5 MARK K-523 VF ...................................37 1907A 5 MARK K-523 CLEANED VF...................32 1907A 5 MARK K-523 AU ...................................75 1913A 5 MARK K-536 VF WIPED .......................32 1913A 5 MARK K-536 XF CLND RIM BUMPS ....35 1913A 5 MARK K-536 TONED XF+ KAISER ........50 SAXONY 1808SGH THALER K-1059.1 F/VF FL FL ON HEAD ..................................................85 1900E 2 MARK K-1245 VF..................................50 1902E 2 MARK K-1245 TONED XF .....................75 1909 2 MARK K-1268 AU ...................................65 1912E 3 MARK K-1267 VF CLEANED .................20 1913E 3 MARK K-1267 VF RB’S .........................20 1875E 5 MARK K-1237 VF OLD CL SLIGHTLY ROUGH RIMS ....................................45 1876E 5 MARK K-1238 VF OLD CLEANING ......50 1876E 5 MARK K-1237 VF COUPLE OF SMALL DIGS ON REV .........................................45 SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN 1789MF M 20 SCHILLING K-130B CLND VF ...150 WURTTEMBERG 1736 5 KREUZER K-333 BU ..............................375 1764 20 KREUZER K-416 F/VF CLEANED .........35 1841 GULDEN K-574 VF- ...................................60 1863 THALER K-601 VF+ OLD CLEANING ........60 1911F 3 MARK K-636 XF-=30 XF .....................37 1876F 5 MARK K-623 VF TINY RIM TAP ...........50 WURZBURG 1760 20 KREUZER K-358 FINE ...........................18
GERMANY - NOTGELD AACHEN 1920 2 MARK M-63 TONED UNC .......................20 MENDEN 1920 50 PFENNIG M-8959.4 ...............................10 WESTFALEN 1921 5 MARK J-N11 BU ALUMINUM ................18 1921 10 MARK J-N13 XF....................................20 1923 100 MARK J-N18 BU .................................25 1923 500 MARK J-N15 UNC SM SPOT ..............32 1923 10,000 MARK VF ........................................15 1923 10,000 MARK BU J-N20B ..........................30 1923 50 MIL MARK J-N26 XF+ ALUMIN CORR ..12 1923 50 MIL MARK J-N23 UNC SOME SPOTS ...35
GERMANY
1875A PFENNIG K-1 UNC WITH SOME RED ......30 1886J PFENNIG K-1 DARK UNC.........................60 1876C 2 PFENNIG K-2 XF/AU ............................25 1904F 2 PFENNIG K-16 UNC...............................30 1907F 2 PFENNIG K-16 AU+ ..............................20 1932F 4 REICHSPFENNIG K-75 XF ....................12 1937J 5 REICHSPFENNIG K-91 UNC .................12 1943B 10 REICHSPFENNIG K-101 XF KEY DATE ...................................................................10 1888E 20 PFENNIG K-9.1 VF ..............................15 1888F 20 PFENNIG K-9.1 VF $20, XF TINY RN ..............................................................25 1910E 25 PFENNIG K-18 XF ...............................15 1877A 50 PFENNIG K-8 TND F- $15, FINE $16, FINE+ ...............................................18 1877B 50 PFENNIG K-8 F/VF .............................25 1877D 50 PFENNIG K-8 VF ................................30 1896A 50 PFENNIG K-15 XF SCARCE .............300 1923A 50 RENTENPFENNIG K-34 UNC ..............45 1924D 50 RENTENPFENNIG K-34 XF .................12 1924G 50 RENTENPFENNIG K-34 VF+ ...............14 1924G 50 RENTENPFENNIG K-34 VF/XF............25 1935F 50 REICHSPFENNIG K-49 UNC ...............30 1874E MARK K-7 AU+ ........................................80 1925E REICHSMARK K-44 XF ............................16 1925J REICHSMARK K-44 VF ............................16 1925J REICHSMARK K-44 XF ............................18 1951G 2 MARK K-111 BU ................................120 1951J 2 MARK K-111 XF ....................................15 1924G 3 MARK K-43 XF .....................................65 1928D 3 R’SMARK K-58 UNC DURER .............425 1929E 3 R’SMARK K-65 XF MEISSEN ...............60 1930D 3 R’SMARK K-67 VF GRAF ZEPPELIN .....75 1929A 5 R’SMARK K-56 CH UNC OAK TREE....300 1929A 5 R’SMARK K-61 VF LESSING..............110 1955F 5 MARK K-114 NICE REFLECTIVE UNC WITH IRREGULAR TONING SCHILLER....400 1965F 5 MARK K-112 CH BU .............................21 1966G 5 MARK K-112 CH BU.............................15 1974F 5 MARK K-138 PROOF IN WRAPPER ......10 1923E 500 MARK K-36 BU .................................25 DDR 1953A 5 PFENNIG K-6 BU ..................................17 1952A 10 PFENNIG K-7 AU/UNC .......................20 1952E 10 PFENNIG K-6 AU ................................10
GHANA
1958 5 SHILLINGS K-7 PROOF ..........................29
GREAT BRITAIN
1733 FARTHING K-572 VF ..................................65 1749 FARTHING K-581.2 VF ...............................60 1829 FARTHING K-697 DARK TONED UNC ......250 1839 FARTHING K-725 XF FEW SCR’S..............20 1867 FARTHING K-747.2 XF ...............................20 1873 FARTHING K-747.2 XF ...............................18 1875 FARTHING K-753 XF LG DATE 5 BERRIES LT SCR ON REV ...............................50 1881H FARTHING K-753 R&B UNC ....................50 1893 FARTHING K-753 XF ....................................9 1918 FARTHING K-808.1 AU/UNC......................11 1699 HALF PENNY K-503 XF DETAILS CRUDE POROUS STRIKE..................................250 1744 HALF PENNY K-579.1 VF+ ........................75 1903 HALF PENNY K-793.2 UNC .......................30 1806 PENNY K-663 XF .......................................50 1858/3 PENNY K-739 XF ..................................225 1862 PENNY K-749.2 XF+ AU MINOR DISCOLORATION ................................................35 1863 PENNY K-749.2 XF ...................................50 1873 PENNY K-749.2 XF+ ..................................60 1877 PENNY K-755 XF .......................................50 1898 PENNY K-790 XF IRREG REV TONING STRIPE..................................................10 1902 PENNY K-794.2 UNC HIGH TIDE ..............40 1921 PENNY K-810 XF+ .....................................12 1928 PENNY K-838 UNC ....................................20 1797 2 PENNY K-619 NICE VF .........................140 1835 3 PENCE K-710 XF ....................................65 1856 3 PENCE K-730 AU ....................................60 1860 3 PENCE K-730 VF ....................................10 1882 3 PENCE K-730 XF BETTER DATE ............48 1885 3 PENCE K-730 XF GUNMETAL TND........25 1886 3 PENCE K-730 LT TND UNC ....................50 1943 3 PENCE K-848 XF $12, AU.....................20 1944 3 PENCE K-849 SPOTTY BU........................9 1746 LIMA 6 PENCE K-582.6 XF- ....................175 1758 6 PENCE K-582.2 NICE XF ......................125 1695 SHILLING S-3503 F YORK ........................80 1708 SHILLING S-3614 K-523.4 F+ ROSES AND PLUMES QUEEN ANNE .................85 1711 SHILLING S-3618 VF QUEEN ANNE .......100 1714 SHILLING S-3617 K-533.1 VF OLD CLEANING QUEEN ANNE ................................125 1758 SCHILLING K-583.3 XF TINY FL FL RIM $175, XF/AU.......................................275 1787 SHILLING K-607.2 XF LT ADJ MRKS HEATS N HNOVERIAN SHIELD .........................120 1906 SHILLING K-800 XF $40, TONED AU TINY RB ..........................................50
1907 SHILLING K-800 TONED XF ......................60 1950 SHILLING K-87 PROOF..............................20 1815 3 SHILLING K-TN5 AU WIPED .................175 1709 HALF CROWN K-525.1 ROUGH F ANNE...55 1662 CROWN WITH ROSE K-417.1 VF VERY LT SCRATCH ON REV!.............................600 1664 CROWN K-442.1 S-3355 F .....................200 1672 CROWN K-435 PLEASANT VF .................700 1844 CROWN K-741 VF XF MIN ABRASION IN FRONT OF PORTRAIT ................500 1845 CROWN K-741 AU ................................1,250 1847 CROWN K-741 XF+..................................900 LANCASHIRE-LANCASTER 1794 HALF PENNY CONDER TOKEN JOHN GAUNT D&H-44 XF ...80
GREECE
1964 50 LEPTON K-80 BU $35, CH BU ............40 1962 DRACHMA K-81 BU...................................50 1873 2 DRACHMA K-39 G ..................................20 1959 10 DRACHMA K-84 BU..............................25
GREENLAND
1926 25 ORE K-5 UNC 1 YR TY ..........................60 1926 25 ORE W/HOLE K-6 VF ............................50
GUERNSEY
1834 8 DOUBLES K-3 UNC COUPLE TONING SPOTS ON REV...................................200
GUINEA
1970 200 FRANC K-10 PROOF ORIG CACHE & CERT ..................................................28
HONDURAS
1910 CENTAVO K-68 XF ALTERED REV DIE OF 5 CENTAVO ...........................................195 1935 CENTAVO K-77.1 UNC MINOR SPOT ........15 1912 2 CENTAVO K-69 XF FOR TYPE.................30 1920 2 CENTAVO KM-71 VF+ .............................20
HONG KONG
1880 CENT K-4.3 VF+ COUPLE LT DINGS ........10 1901 CENT K-4.3 AU ..........................................50 1923 CENT K-16 MOSTLY BROWN UNC............30
HUNGARY
1548KB DENAR K--- XF......................................25 1696NB 3 KREUZER K-225 F/VF ........................12 1904KB 2 FILLER K-481 VF OR VF/XF ...............9 1965BP 2 FILLER K-546 BU KEY DATE .............12 1951BP 5 FILLER K-535 PL BU ............................7 1920 20 FILLER K-498 UNC ...............................15 1963/1965 2/5/10/20 FILLER 4-PC TYPE SET ON SOUVENIR CARD BU............................20 1980 200 FORINT K-618 WINTER OLYMPICS ....18 1980 500 FORINT K-619 WINTER OLYMPICS ....55
HUTT RIVER PROVINCE
1993 $10 BRX-244 1 OZ. SILVER PROOF CLINTON INAUGURATION ..................................42
ICELAND
2000 1000 KRONUR K-37 PROOF LEIF ERIC .....45
INDIA
1862 1/4 RUPEE K-470 AU .................................18 1970(B) 20 PAISE K-43.1 PL BU FAO ..................8 1970(B) 10 RUPEES K-186 PL BU FAO .............40 KUTCH 1936 5 KORI Y-67 UNC.......................................30 MADRAS PRESIDENCY 1808 10 CASH K-319 XF OLD CLEANING .........35 1808 10 CASH K-319 XF STAIN ........................35
IRELAND
1932 FARTHING K-1 UNC W/ SPOT ...................30 1782 ½ PENNY K-140 VG...................................13 1966 10 SHILLING K-18 UNC $28, BU $30, PROOF EASTER UPRISING .......................40
ISLE OF MAN
1786 HALF PENNY K-8 PROOF COUPLE OF SPOTS ENGRAILED EDGE..........................375 1975 25 PENCE K-31a PROOF MANX CAT........32
ISRAEL
1960 LIRA K-28 PROOF ......................................12 1958 5 LIROT K-21 PROOF FEW MARKS ........100 1961 5 LIROT K-33 UNC $32, BU 13TH ANNIV .......................................................35 1963 5 LIROT K-39 PROOF SEAFARING..........150 1964 5 LIROT K-43 BU LT MK MUSEUM .........33 1966 5 LIROT K-46 UNC 18TH ANNV ............33 1973 5 LIROT K-75.1 UNC..................................15 1967 10 LIROT K-49 UNC VICTORY ..................34 1970 10 LIROT K-55 PROOF 22ND ANNIV ........34 1972 10 LIROT K-62 PROOF...............................28 1973 10 LIROT K-70.1 UNC PIDYON HABN ......34 1981 2 SHEQALIM K-112 PROOF.......................35 1980 25 SHEQEL K-114.2 PROOF ......................34
ITALY
1896R CENTESIMO K-29 UNC ...........................20 1914R CENTESIMO K-40 MOSTLY RED UNC ....10 1912R 2 CENTESIMO K-41 VF- ..........................20 1919R 20 CENTESIMI K-58 W/ IMPRESSIONS OF PREVIOUS COIN .............40 1912 20 CENTESIMI K-44 UNC ..........................35 1913 20 CENTESIMI K-44 UNC ..........................35 1921 20 CENTESIMI K-44 UNC ..........................35 1922 20 CENTESIMI K-44 BU.............................50 1902R 25 CENTESIMI K-36 XF ...........................90 1867MBN 50 CENTESIMI K-14.1 UNC ...............70 1919R PLAIN 50 CENTESIMI K-61.1 XF .............60 1919R REEDED 50 CENTESIMI K-61.2 VF COUPLE OF RIM BUMPS ...................................25 1919R REEDED 50 CENTESIMO K-61.2 VF ........40 1920R PLAIN 50 CENTESIMO K-61.1 AU ...........12 1925R PLAIN 50 CENTESIMO K-61.1 AU ...........30 1908R LIRA K-57 F KEY DATE ...........................25 1912 LIRA K-45 UNC .........................................100
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ROMAN REPUBLIC
1849R BAIOCCO K-22 AU 1 YR TY....................70 SARDINIA 1826P ANCHOR CENTESIMO C-98.1 XF............24 1826P EAGLE CENTESIMO C-98.2 VF .................7 1826P EAGLE CENTESIMO C-98.2 XF ...............16 1826P EAGLE CENTESIMO C-98.2 AU ...............35 1836P 5 LIRE C-113.3 VF W/ LIGHT WIPE SCRATCHES ON OBV ...............60 TUSCANY 1830 5 QUATTRINI C-65 VF................................20
JAPAN
ND(1707) 10 MON VF K-57 ................................28 ND(1708) 10 MON VF/XF K-57 ..........................25 YR6(1873) RIN Y-15 XF+ SPOT $18, UNC ....................................................................40 YR33(1900) 10 SEN Y-23 UNC .........................150 1964 1000 YEN Y-80 TONED UNC .....................25
JERSEY
1861 1/13 SHILLING K-3 UNC TINY FL/FL ......225 1972 2 POUNDS K-37 BU SHIP.........................31 2005 5 POUNDS KM-UNLISTED PROOF HMS CONQUEROR .............................................50
KOREA, SOUTH
1970 5 WON K-5 UNC FEW SPOTS......................6
LATVIA
1924 LATS K-7 VF ................................................7 1924 LATS K-7 XF ..............................................14 1924 LATS K-7 AU ..............................................20 1925 OR 1926 2 LATI K-8 VF/XF ........................12 1931 5 LATI K-9 AU ............................................34
LESOTHO
MALAY STATES-PENANG
2010 FANTASY 8-PC PROOF SET 1 MIL/2 DINAR K-UNL F AUNA INCL BI-METALLIC .......25
MALTA
PANAMA
1972 POUND K-13 BU ........................................15 1981 5 POUND K-53 PROOF INT’L YOUTH CONF ..................................................................70 2004 25 LIRES X-312 PROOF ...........................25 1976FM 9-PC PROOF SET K-PS2 ORIG BOX, PAPERS, AND CERT ..................................70
MALTA, ORDER OF
1968 2 TARI B-X53 PROOF FAO ........................12 1964 SCUDO BR-X-9 PROOF ST. JOHN ............20 1968 3 SCUDI BR-X-26 PROOF FAO .................17 2004 500 LIRES KM-? PROOF J.F.KENNEDY.......40 2004 500 LIRES KM-? PROOF GHANDI...............40 2004 500 LIRES KM-? PROOF LADY DIANA .......40 2004 500 LIRES KM-? PROOF MOTHER TERESA 40
MARTINIQUE
2004 1/4 EURO BRX-E11 PROOF ESSAI..............18 2004 1 1/2 EUROS B-XE12 ESSAI PROOF SHIP DUNKIRK ...................................................43
MEXICO
1843MOLR 1/4 REAL K-368.6 XF/AU .................25 1800MOFM 1/2 REAL K-72 XF+ SCR ON FACE ..45 (163)0MoD REAL K-28 VF WEAK OBV STRONG REV ....................................................250 1800FM 2 REALES K-91 G ................................12 1768MoMF 8 REAL K-105 VF+ JEWELRY PINBACK INTACT PILLAR................................125 1794MOFM 8 REALES K-109 XF OLD MINOR CLEANING............................................110 1795MOFM 8 REALES K-109 VF/XF ................100 1810MOHJ 8 REALES K-110 VF+ RIM FL/FL ......70 1883PIMH 8 REALES K-377.12 AU ....................75 1887MOMH 8 REALES K-377.10 UNC ...............90 1888CAMM 8 REALES K-377.2 BU SOFT CENTER ..................................................160 1890GAJS 8 REALES K-377.8 UNC ..................110 1894GAJS 8 REALES K-377.6 UNC ..................110 1915 CENTAVO K-416 XF 1 YR TYPE ................38 1864G 5 CENTAVO K-385 F ................................14 1899GoR 5 CENTAVO K-400.1 NICE UNC ..........12 1924 5 CENTAVO K-422 F+ SCARCE DATE .......30 1930Mo 5 CENTAVOS K-422 XF REV SPOT .......18 1864Mo 10 CENTAVO K-401.2 ROUGH F...........40 1935 10 CENTAVOS K-430 XF ..........................18 1919 20 CENTAVOS K-436 XF 1 YR TYPE.........40 1866Mo 50 CENTAVO K-387 AU MAXIMIL .....475 1884GOBS 50 CENTAVOS K-407.4 DARK VF .....20 1887MO 50 CENTAVOS K-407.6 VF ...................26 1905MOAM PESO K-409.2 VF ...........................60 1905MOAM PESO K-409.2 DEEP TONED XF+ ...80 1911 PESO K-453 VF+......................................125 1918 PESO K-454 VF..........................................40 1927 PESO K-455 UNC ......................................50 1953 5 PESO K-468 BU HIDALGO B-DAY .........29 VERACRUZ 1812 SUD 8 REALES F UNLISTED VARIATION BEADED BORDER 3 DOTS BETWEEN DATE .......60 1813 SUD 8 REALES K-233.4 VF/XF ..................40
MONACO
1966 10 FRANCS BR-XM1 BU 10TH ANNIV......50
NEPAL
VS2025(1968) 10 RUPEE K-794 BU FAO ..........30
NETHERLANDS
1883 1/2 CENT K-109 AU/UNC DBL PUN 3 .....140 1896 CENT K-107 F/VF ......................................10 1849 W/ DOT 10 CENTS K-75 AU DETAILS CLEANED W/ HAIRLINES ...................................35 1897 10 CENTS K-116 VF ....................................9 1911 10 CENT K-145 DARK XF ........................20 1893 25 CENT K-115 VG ....................................15 1897 25 CENTS K-115 VF+ ................................18 1897 25 CENTS K-115 XF- .................................30 1912 ½ GULDEN K-147 ROUGH VF ...................10 1932 DEEP HAIRLINES 2 ½ GULDEN K-165 XF RARE .........................................................200
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
1979 25 GULDEN K-22 PROOF IYOC ................35
NEW HEBRIDES
1966 50 LICENTE K-4.1 BU INDEPENDENCE .....30
1966 100 FRANCS K-1 BU .................................30
LIBERIA
NEW ZEALAND
1862 2 PENNY K-4 PROOF ...............................550 1906H 25 CENTS K-8 XF WIPED 1 YR TYPE ......80 2000 $20 K-?? PROOF BATTLE OF SHILOH ......27
LITHUANIA
1942 HALF PENNY K-12 XF KEY DATE .............15 1940 FLORIN K-10 XF+ KEY DATE ..................100 WELLINGTON ND(1860) PENNY K-TN39.1 F LIPMAN LEVY.....200
NICARAGUA
1930 1/2 BALBOA K-12.1 UNC...........................90 1934 1/2 BALBOA K-12.1 XF ..............................30 1904 50 CENTESIMOS K-5 AU+ WISPY HL’S ON OBV ............................................................125 1953 BALBOA K-21 BU.......................................60 1982 BALBOA K-39.1 PROOF SCARCE ..............30
PERU
1858MB 50 CENTIMOS K-78 VF ........................30 1858MB 50 CENTIMOS K-78 VF+ CLEANED ....30 1858MB 50 CENTIMOS K-78 VF+ ....................35 1858MB 50 CENTIMOS K-78 XF ........................45
PHILIPPINES
1933 CENTAVO K-163 LT TONED UNC...............32 1936 CENTAVO K-163 UNC................................24 1947S 50 CENTAVOS K-184 BU .........................12 1947S PESO K-185 UNC MACARTHUR ............28 1961 PESO K-192 BU RIZAL..............................27
POLAND
1619 RIGA SISMUND III AR SOLIDUS OBV: CROWN “S” BU .......................................50 1665AT 6 GROCHEN K-91 VF/F..........................30 1624 ORT K-39 F ................................................60 1928 GROSZ Y-8a XF..........................................10 1928 2 GROSZE Y-9a XF.....................................20 1923 5 GROSZE Y-10 XF 1 YR TY......................18 1949 ZLOTY Y-45a BU ........................................50 1958 2 ZLOTE Y-46 BU .......................................20 1972MW 2 ZLOTE Y-46 UNC $25, BU ..............50 1928 5 ZLOTYCH Y-18 VF REV W/ 3 PUNCHES ......................................................100 1932 LONDON 10 ZLOTYCH Y-22 AU” JADWIGA 90 1933 10 ZLOTYCH Y-23 XF/AU SOBIESKI.......120 1980 200 ZLOTYCH Y-110.2 HAZEY PROOF ......25 1980 200 ZLOTYCH Pr-409 PROBA IN RED CASE OLYMPICS WITH TORCH ........................75 1982 1000 ZLOTYCH Y-144 BU POPE JOHN PAUL II .....................................................25
PORTUGAL
1953 50 CENTAVO K-577 BU .............................45 1927 ESCUDO K-578 AU ....................................85 1953 20 ESCUDOS K-585 BU FINANCIAL.........20 1969 50 ESCUDOS K-598 BU VASCO DEGAMA 15
PORTUGUESE GUINEA
ND(1946) 50 CENTAVO K-6 BU 500 YRS ..........32 1946 EXCUDO K-7 RED UNC $12, BU 500 YRS DISCOVERY .........................................18
PUERTO RICO
1896 5 CENTAVOS K-20 VF ................................40 1896 10 CENTAVOS K-21 VF+ ............................85 1896 10 CENTAVOS K-21 AU ...........................150 1895 20 CENTAVOS K-22 XF ............................125 1896 40 CENTAVOS K-23 VF- ..........................350 1896 40 CENTAVOS K-23 VF+ ..........................500
REUNION
2004 1/4 EURO BR-X-E11 TND ESSAI PRF ........19
ROMANIA
1944 500 LEI K-65 SL BAGGY AU 1 YR.............14 1944 500 LEI K-65 UNC 1 YR ............................20
RUSSIA
1751 DENGA K-188 F .........................................10 1751 DENGA K-188 VF .......................................25 1912 1/2 KOPEK Y-48.1 AU W/BLUE TONE........12 1912 KOPEK Y-9.2 UNC .....................................10 1801EM 2 KOPEK C-95.3 VF ROUGH REV ........35 1812EMHM 2 KOPEK C-118.3 AU+..................100 1790KM 5 KOPEK C-59.5 VF SL ROUGH ..........55 1794KM 5 KOPEKS C-59.5 VF MIN CORR ........40 1831EM 5 KOPEK C-140.1 SOME CORROSION AT EDGE .............................................................40 1830 5 KOPEKS C-156 XF ..................................70 1876 5 KOPEKS Y-19A.1 VF+ .............................15 1939 10 KOPEK Y-109 TONED UNC ...................20 1815 POLTINA C-129 F ......................................45 1924 ROUBLE Y-90.1 XF RIM NICK WORKERS ...45
SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON
2004 1 ¼ ECU B-X-E11 ESSAI PROOF ...............25
SAINT THOMAS & PRINCE
1962 20 CENTAVOS K-16.1 RED UNC................12 1951 10 ESCUDOS K-14 CH BU.........................45 1970 50 ESCUDOS K-21 TONED UNC ...............16
SAN MARINO
1893 10 CENTESIMI K-2 XF ...............................20
SARAWAK
1663 SCHILLING K-50 VF ..................................20 1665 SCHILLING K-50 VF ..................................20 1936 5 LITAI K-82 XF=$14 AU ...........................16 2007 50 LITU K-161 PROOF 5,000 MINT ..........90
1914H CENTAVO K-11 VF ..................................10 1912H CORDOBA K-16 XF LT RIM BRUISE ......150
LUNDY
(1960) 1000 FRANCS K-6 PROOF LT RUB .........65
1863 CENT K-3 XF TINY RN MIN CORR ...........40 1880 CENT K-6 VF..............................................18 1890H CENT K-6 XF LITTLE ROUGH .................13 1892H CENT K-7 DARK XF .................................35 1900H 10 CENT K-9 XF ......................................75
NORWAY
SCOTLAND
1929 1/2 PUFFIN BR-XTN1 BU...........................40 1929 PUFFIN BR-XTN2 BU .................................45
LUXEMBOURG
1786 SOL K-11 VF ............................................120 1795 SOL K-19 VG SCARCE..............................40 1901 2 1/2 CENTIMES BAPTH K-21 UNC W/ SOME RED ....................................................35 ND(1946) 50 FRANCS K-48 BU JOHN................25 ND(1946) 100 FRANCS K-49 BU JOHN..............85
KUWAIT
1991 5 DINAR BR-X5 PROOF LIBERATION .........50
MACAO
1952 5 PATACA K-5 BU 1 YR TY .......................24
MADEIRA ISLANDS
1842 20 REIS K-3 VF SL ROUGH RIMS .............80
MALAWI
1974 10 KWACHA K-13 BU 10TH ANNIV ...........28
10
1825 2 CENT K-16 VF DETAILS CORRODED .40
NIGER
1863 ½ SKILLING K-324 VF ...............................24 1877 ORE K-352 FINE.........................................15 1897 ORE K-352 AU .........................................25 1894 10 ORE K-350 VF .......................................24 1898 10 ORE K-350 VF .......................................17 1913 10 ORE K-372 VF .........................................9 1909 25 ORE K-373 VF .......................................24 1923 50 ORE K-379 VF KEY LAMINATION ON OBV ........................................70 1914 2 KRONER K-377 VF=$70 XF ..................95 1914 2 KRONER K-377 TONED AU CONSTITUTION ................................................125
PALESTINE
1944 20 MILS K-5A VF/XF ...............................100 1927 50 MIL K-6 AU .........................................45 1933 50 MIL K-6 VF SM STAIN .........................18 1923 100 MIL K-7 XF .......................................100
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SOUTH LEITH PARISH EDINBURGH COMMUNION TOKEN XF/AU ....................................................50 1797 ANGUSSHIRE DUNDEE FARTHING D&H-42 CHOICE UNC ....................................................125
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1945 6 PENCE K-17a AU BETTER DATE ............70
SPAIN
1848JA 4 MARAVEDI K-530.2 DARK VF.............20 1855BA 8 MARAVEDI K-531.1 VF ROUGH RIM .....................................................................30 1721 SEVILLE J REAL K-306.2 VF DIE BRK.........30 1865 ESCUDO K-626.1 VF/XF ..........................100 1867OM HALF CENTIMO K-632.5 REDDISH AU 7-PT STAR ...................................................30 1867OM 5 CENTIMO K-635.1 VF 8-PT STAR ...................................................................20 1870OM 5 CENTIMO K-662 XF/AU ....................20 1860 10 CENTIMO K-603 AU .............................35 1893(93)PGL PESETA K-702 VF- .......................60 1893(93)PGL PESETA K-702 VF .........................90 1881(81) 2 PESETAS K-678.2 TND XF- ..............50 1905(05) 2 PESETAS K-725 FLASHY BU FEW VERY LIGHT HL’S 1 YR TYPE ....................50 1878DEM(78) 5 PESETA K-676 XF+ .................100 1892 5 PESETAS K-689 XF DIPPED ................120 1966(66) 100 PESETAS K-797 BU ......................18
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1862 CENT K-6 F ................................................12 1888 CENT K-16 CH AU ...................................180 1889 CENT K-16 VF............................................16 1897 CENT K-16 XF............................................60 1908 CENT K-9 IRREG TONED UNC ................120 1920 CENT K-32 REDDISH UNC ........................40 1910B 5 CENT K-20a TONED XF- $10, TONED XF .........................................................15 1887 10 CENT K-11 VF.......................................10 1926 10 CENT K-29B UNC ..................................24 1896 50 CENT K-13 VG .....................................35 1896 50 CENT K-13 XF+...................................400 1907H DOLLAR K-26 XF.....................................60
SUDAN
AH1312 YR 12 20 PIASTRES K-15 AU................80 1968 8-PC PROOF SET K-PS2 ORIG PACKAGING TAPE STAINS ON CASE ................21 1962 25 GHIRSH K-38 PL BU FAO ....................12
SWEDEN
1715 DALER K-352 VF........................................35 1636 1/4 ORE K-152.2 F/VF ...............................60 1877 ORE K-745 XF TINY DIG ...........................20 1878 ORE K-745 NICE BROWN UNC ..................75 1880 ORE K-750 VF ............................................15 1873 2 ORE K-729 XF 1 YEAR TYPE..................24 1878 5 ORE K-736 DARK GLOSSY UNC...........120 1889 5 ORE K-757 AU+ ......................................35 1952 5 KRONOR K-828 UNC 70TH BIRTHDAY ...23
SWITZERLAND
1851A RAPPEN K-3.1 AU ...................................40 1936B 2 RAPPEN K-4.2a AU $10, UNC ............15 1877B 5 RAPPEN K-5 F+ KEY DATE ..................50 1897B 5 RAPPEN K-26 FLASHY AU ...................75 1877B HALF FRANC K-23 VF+ RN’S REV ..........35 1898B HALF FRANC K-23 LUSTROUS UNC BUT FEW STRAY MARKS IN OBV FIELD ..........100 1910B HALF FRANC K-23 UNC .........................45 1876 5 FRANCS X-S13 XF LT CLND ................110 1881 5 FRANC SHOOTING THALER KX-S15 XF FRIBOURG ..................................................100 1881 5 FRANC SHOOTING THALER KX-S15 XF/AU FRIBOURG ............................................125 1883 5 FRANC SHOOTING THALER K-S16 XF LUGANO .....................................................100 1885 5 FRANC SHOOTING THALER K-S17 AU CLEANED BERN .........................................100 1922 5 FRANCS K-37 VF ....................................70 1932 5 FRANCS K-40 BU ...................................30 1963 5 FRANC K-51 BU RED CROSS .................18 BERN 1798 HALF BATZEN K-91 XF ..............................20 1792 HALF KREUZER K-122 FINE ......................20 1774 QTR THALER K-118 XF ............................200 NEUCHATEL 1792 1/2 BATZEN K-47 XF..................................70 SCHWYZ 1846 RAPPEN K-65 F/VF ....................................10
TAIWAN
1965 100 YUAN Y-540 BU ..................................40
THAILAND
BE2488(1945) 10 SATANG Y-62 UNC/BU.............9 BE2485(1942) 20 SATANG Y-A56 BU ...................8
TUNISIA
AH1281(1864) 4 KHATUB K-158 VF+ ...............10 AH1357(1938) 5 CENTIME K-258 CH BU...........30 1969 DINAR K-297 PROOF SHIP .......................27 1970 DINAR K-302 BU FAO ...............................14
TURKEY
AH1293(YR32)1906 KORUSH KM-735 BU ........15 ND(1960) 10 LIRA K-894 UNC 1 YR ..................14 2002 10,000,000 LIRA K-?? PF CONULLER .......35
URUGUAY
SERBIA
1857D 5 CENTESIMO K-8 R&B UNC 1 YR TYPE..65 1857D 40 CENTESIMO K-10 AU 1 YR TYPE......60 1961 10 PESOS K-42 UNC GAUCHO ................15
SEYCHELLES
1969 8 PC MINT SET K-MS73.............................52
1868 PARA K-1 AU 1 YR TYPE ..........................50 1939 RUPEE K-4 VF 1 YR TYPE.........................25 1939 RUPEE K-4 VF/XF 1 YR TYPE ...................40
SIERRA LEONE COMPANY
1796 CENT K-1 XF FLAN DEFECT REV EXTRA NUMBER OR LETTER CAUSING DEFECT 280
SLOVAKIA
1993MK 100 KORUN K-16 BU............................12
SOUTH AFRICA
1895 6 PENCE K-4 XF ......................................120
VATICAN CITY VENEZUELA
1912 5 BOLIVARS Y-24.2 VF 2 DINGS...............40
YEMEN
AH1378/1278 1/80 RIYAL Y-11.1 RED UNC .......18 1963 RYAL Y-31 BU ............................................20
YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC
1969 2 RIYALS K-4 PROOF LION’S HEAD ..........50
ZAMBIA
10 KWACHA K-21 PROOF IYOC ........................30
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Once again I have tried to save time by taking a recently purchased inventory I was once hired to catalog, typing it as is. Lots of typing, little thinking. Hopefully this is all to your benefit. Dig in! DISCOUNT SCHEDULE
1-9 ....................................as marked 10-24 ............................................ 5% 25-49 .......................................... 10%
50-99 .................................. 20% 100+ ................................... 30% All ...................................... 40%
ANGOLA
BAHAMAS / NEW ZEALAND MULE
1948 20c KM-71 Red Unc .............. 12.00 1972 5 E KM-81 BU ....................... 45.00
2 cents, Bahama obv / NZ rev. BU.. 30.00
AUSTRALIA
(1788) Penny G/Fair ....................... 12.00
1932 Penny aXF ............................. 20.00 1910 3d KM-18 VF/EF ................... 13.00 1916M 3d KM-24 XF ...................... 98.00 1943D 3d choice BU ....................... 15.00 1916M 6d VF+ ................................ 70.00 1918M 6d aF, obv spot, SCARCE... 25.00 1943S 6d KM-38 BU ...................... 19.00 1916M Shilling KM-26 VF ............. 12.00 1943S Shilling BU.......................... 20.00 1954 Shilling KM-53 toned Unc .... 11.00 1974 20c KM-66 BU (2012 KM=$22) ........................... 11.00 1855 Penny E.DeCarle KM-Tn53 VF flan flaw ................................ 75.00
AUSTRIA 1859V 5/10 Kreuzer KM-2182 VF .. 30.00 1861A 5/10 Kreuzer KM-2182 VF+ .............................................. 11.00 1877 5/10 Kreuzer KM-2183 R&B Unc .............................................. 40.00 1760W Kreuzer KM-1993 VF+/aXF ...................................... 35.00 1851E Kreuzer KM-2185 VF ......... 14.00 1862 Kreuzer VF+ .......................... 11.00 1629HR 3 Kzr F ............................. 28.00 1765 5 Kzr KM-1833 G .................. 15.00 1849A 6 Kzr KM-2200 XF+ ........... 11.00 1769 ICSK 20 Kzr KM-1999 F, obv clnd ....................................... 15.00 1806A 20 Kzr KM-2141 VF............ 15.00 1848A 20 Kzr KM-2208 VF-EF clnd .............................................. 12.00 1859A ¼ Florin KM-2214 AU clnd . 18.00 1898 Heller KM-2800 EF ............... 17.00 Same, rev dirt ................................. 11.00 1899 Heller KM-2800 XF+............. 22.00 1901 Heller KM-2800 R&B Unc .... 12.00 1903 Heller KM-2800 R&B Unc .... 13.00 1912 Heller KM-2800 R&B Unc .... 11.00 1913 Heller KM-2800 R&B Unc .... 14.00 1916 Heller KM-2800 Unc ............. 18.00 1916 Heller KM-2823 Unc ............. 30.00 1895 2H KM-2801 BU couple spots ............................................ 11.00 1900 2H KM-2801 Unc, hint red ... 11.00 1901 2H KM-2801 VF .................... 12.00 1904 2H KM-2801 XF .................... 18.00 1904 2H KM-2801 XF .................... 15.00 Same, AU ........................................ 20.00 1905 2H KM-2801 AU .................... 20.00 1907 2H KM-2801 R&B Unc ......... 11.00 1915 2H KM-2801 BU.................... 12.00 1908 10H KM-2802 AU .................. 13.50 1916 10H KM-2825 BU.................. 11.00 1892 20H KM-2803 VF .................. 15.00 1914 20H KM-2803 XF .................. 20.00 1896 Corona KM-2804 F/VF .......... 11.00 Same, VF......................................... 15.00 1897 Corona KM-2804 VG ............. 11.00 1898 Corona KM-2804 BU............. 30.00 1908 5 Cor. KM-2809 BU ............. 100.00 1935 Schilling KM-2851 BU .......... 30.00 1932 2 Sch KM-2848 Haydn AU .. 100.00 1935 2 Sch KM-2855 Lueger XF clnd .............................................. 20.00 1946 2 Sch KM-2872 AU ................ 11.00 1959 10 Sch KM-2882 PF .............. 30.00 1998 100 Sch KM-3051 PF ............ 40.00 Groedig WWI POW Camp 2H XF.. 29.00 Salzburg 1677 Thaler KM-190 VF mount mark .............................. 185.00
AUSTRIAN MEDALS 1765 AR28 Marriage of Archduke Leopold to Louise of Spain, F, damage ........................................ 45.00 1888 AE32 Vienna Exhibition, EF hole (as issued?).................................. 15.00 1889 AE27 Rudolf Death, integral loop, XF ................................................ 25.00 1890s AR35 Innsbruck Imperial Shooting Range, loop, F/VG ....... 29.00 1898 AE33 Jubilee, hole VF ........... 12.00 Same, loop, XF clnd ........................ 20.00
BAHAMAS 1976FM(M) $2 KM-66, BU, 300 struck ................................... 25.00
BARBADOS BELGIUM 1853 10c KM-M5 Wedding VF+ ..... 40.00 1864 10c KM-22 VF+...................... 15.00 1866FR 50c KM-26 VF ................... 27.00 1909FL 2Fr KM-59 VF................... 12.00 1912FR 2Fr KM-74 VF .................. 14.00 1924FL 2Fr KM-92 VF surface dirt............................................... 12.00
BOLIVIA COBS 1578-1605 Real, mm:PB, F, holed & plugged ........................................ 35.00 1580-1605 2R, mm:PB or PS, VF . 150.00 1618-44 4R, KM-9 or 17a, P/T l., O/IIII r., F .................................. 150.00 Before 1652, 4R, F+ scrs .............. 120.00 1605-48 8R, mm:R, VF/F .............. 175.00 Before 1652, 8R, aVF/F ................ 160.00 Same, crude F ............................... 120.00 1736 1/2R, KM-27a, F .................... 45.00 1765 ½ R, KM-42, F/VF, clnd, cut .. 75.00
BRAZIL 1936 5000R KM-543, BU ............... 13.50
BULGARIA 1930 100L KM-45, VF .................... 16.50
CANADA 1858 Cent KM-1 VF .................... 150.00 Same, aXF..................................... 190.00 1881H Cent, KM-7 VF ................... 11.00 1886 Cent, KM-7 VF ...................... 12.00 1890H Cent, KM-7 aXF ................. 25.00 Same, VF......................................... 18.00 Same, VF surface dirt .................... 13.00 Same, F ........................................... 11.00 1891, Cent, Lg Date, Lg Lvs, VF .... 16.00 Same, F+ ......................................... 11.00 1891 Cent, Sm Date, Lg Lvs, VF+ ............................................ 200.00 1892 Cent, KM-7 VF ...................... 11.00 1894 Cent, KM-7 VF ...................... 18.00 Same, F/VF, dark ............................ 14.00 1895 Cent, KM-7 VF ...................... 12.00 Same, XF+ ...................................... 16.00 1896 Cent, KM-7 AU ...................... 18.00 1898H Cent, KM-7 XF ................... 35.00 Same, VF......................................... 17.00 Same, F ........................................... 11.00 Same, F, rev spot .............................. 7.00 1907 Cent, XF ................................. 11.00 1907H Cent, VG/VF ....................... 20.00 Same, VF some corr. ....................... 20.00 1880H 5c KM-2 VF ......................... 24.00 Same VF-EF, old rev scr................. 30.00 1881H 5c KM-2 VF ......................... 30.00 1891 5c KM-2 VF ............................ 14.00 Same, aXF....................................... 22.00 1893 5c KM-2 VF ............................ 14.00 1896 5c KM-2 VF ............................ 14.00 1902H 5c Large H, XF ................... 12.00 1906 5c XF toned ............................ 14.00 1909 5c Round leaves, VF .............. 13.00 1929 5c KM-29 XF.......................... 14.00 Same, AU+ ...................................... 30.00 1933 5c KM-29 XF.......................... 16.00 Same, BU ...................................... 175.00 1934 5c KM-29 XF.......................... 14.00 1885 10c G ...................................... 30.00 1887 10c G ........................................ 5.00 1893 10c Flat top 3, G .................... 18.00 1903 10c F/VF................................. 36.00 1911 10c KM-17 XF mildly clnd .... 38.00 1912 10c VF .................................... 12.00 1913 10c, Large Lvs, G ................... 60.00 1913 10c, Small Lvs, toned Unc ... 180.00 1919 10c AU .................................... 25.00 1929 10c KM-23a, AU .................... 30.00 Same, XF......................................... 11.00 1939 10c BU, rev die cracks ........... 45.00 1870 25c KM-5, chin-strap style die crack across head, aXF ............. 200.00 1871H 25c KM-5, dark XF ........... 240.00 1880H 25c, narrow O, strong G ..... 22.00 1893 25c, KM-5 G/VG..................... 70.00 1913 25c F....................................... 14.00 1916 25c XF+ .................................. 50.00 1919 25c XF .................................... 32.50
Same, aVF ...................................... 14.00 1921 25c VG/F, clnd ........................ 12.00 1936 25c XF .................................... 27.50 1944 25c AU .................................... 13.00 1905 50c F, edge knocks ............... 300.00 1919 50c KM-25 VF ........................ 42.00 1938 $1 XF...................................... 75.00
LOWER CANADA 1842 Sou KM-Tn18 VF .................. 14.00 Same, XF......................................... 60.00 1844 Sou KM-Tn18 aXF edge kns . 35.00 1852 2 Sou KM-19 VF .................... 20.00 Same, AU some RED .................... 175.00
NEW BRUNSWICK 1861 ½ Cent, AU/XF, rev cor ........ 200.00 1864 10c KM-8, G ........................... 30.00
NEWFOUNDLAND 1885 Cent VG/F+ ............................ 30.00 1872H 5c F/VF, mild dent .............. 65.00 1903 5c KM-7 VF ............................ 30.00 1942C 5c AU ................................... 12.00 1900 20c KM-4 VF tiny peck on chin .............................................. 18.00 1873 50c F....................................... 65.00 1874 50c F....................................... 45.00 1882H 50c F/VF.............................. 45.00
NOVA SCOTIA 1861 ½ Cent, XF ............................. 13.00
UPPER CANADA 1850 Penny KM-Tn3, VF ............... 12.50 1854 Penny KM-Tn3, VF+ ............. 15.00 1857 Penny KM-Tn3, XF ............... 30.00
CHILE 1905 50c KM-160 VF streak .......... 11.00
COLOMBIA 1919 50c KM-193.2 VF mild curve . 15.00
CUBA 1915 20c Low Relief, Coarse Reeding, KM-13.2, AU+ ............................. 25.00
CURACAO 1900 1/4G KM-35 F ........................ 12.00
DENMARK 1677 2 Skilling KM-358 F .............. 24.00 1878 Ore KM-792.1 VF ................ 100.00 1882 Ore KM-792.1 VF .................. 25.00 1875 2 Ore KM-793.1 VF ............... 20.00 1881 2 Ore KM-793.1 VF ............... 24.00 1891 2 Ore KM-793.1 at least VF .. 15.00 1906 2 Ore KM-793.2 VF+ ............. 17.50 1909 2 Ore KM-805 XF .................. 32.00 1884 5 Ore KM-794.1 VF, rev scr... 15.00 1898 5 Ore KM-794.2 VF ............... 35.00 1891 10 Ore KM-795.1 F/VF.......... 11.00 1916 10 Ore KM-815.1 XF ............. 45.00 1937 10 Ore KM-822.2 XF ............. 11.00 1949 10 Ore KM-841.1 BU ............ 30.00 1953 10 Ore KM-841.1 BU ............ 30.00 1875 Krone KM-797.1 F................. 11.00 1926 Krone KM-824.1 VF .............. 25.00 1936 Krone KM-824.2 VF lamination................................... 35.00 1961 Krone KM-851.1 BU ............. 11.00 1926 2 Kr. KM-825.1 VF ................ 25.00
ECUADOR
FRENCH INDOCHINA 1938 5c KM-18.1a BU .................... 12.00
GERMAN STATES Baden 1817 ½ Kzr KM-171 (not 164) G/VG............................................ 18.00 1871 Kreuzer KM-252 XF .............. 12.50 1913G 5M KM-281 XF ................. 175.00 Bavaria 1864 Pfennig KM-856 AU .............. 15.00 1832 Kreuzer KM-746 XF/AU ....... 28.00 1858 Kreuzer KM-858 XF .............. 12.00 1866 Kreuzer KM-873 Unc, rev spot........................................ 15.00 1828 6 Kzr KM-728 XF/AU ............ 65.00 Further Austria 1804H Kreuzer KM-27 aVF........... 27.00 1805H Kreuzer KM-30 VF+........... 18.00 Hannover 1863B Pfennig KM-233 R&B AU .. 18.00 Hesse-Darmstadt 1867 Pfennig KM-337 VF+ ............ 11.00 1870 Pfennig KM-337 XF .............. 15.00 1828 6 Kzr KM-290 VF .................. 25.00 Lippe-Detmold 1847A 3 Pfg KM-252 VF ................ 12.00 Prussia 1870C Pfennig KM-480 XF ............ 12.00 1871B Pfenning KM-480 R&B Unc .............................................. 25.00 1868B 2 Pfg KM-481 Red Unc ....... 50.00 Same, mostly Red Unc ................... 42.00 Schaumburg-Lippe 1858A Pfennig KM-39 AU ............. 40.00 Schleswig-Holstein 1851 Sechlsling KM-162 XF .......... 75.00 Saxony 1870B Groschen KM-1221 XF ....... 11.00 Wuerttemburg 1871 Kreuzer KM-612 XF .............. 11.00 1872 Kreuzer KM-612 XF .............. 11.00 Same, AU+ ...................................... 18.00 1873 Kreuzer KM-612 XF .............. 11.00 1842 3 Kzr KM-591 XF .................. 13.00
GERMANY: EMPIRE 1898F Pfennig KM-10 VF .............. 12.00 1890A 20 Pfg KM-13 VF ................ 35.00 1875A 50 Pfg KM-6 XF clnd .......... 22.00 1876A 50 Pfg KM-6 VF .................. 11.00 1876C 50 Pfg KM-6 VF .................. 12.00 1877D 50 Pfg KM-8 VF .................. 35.00 1908A ½ M KM-17 XF mildly clnd . 15.00 1913D ½ M KM-17 AU ................... 13.00 1915D ½ M KM-17 BU .................. 17.00 1916A ½ M KM-17 AU-Unc ........... 11.00 1918F ½ M KM-17 XF ................... 25.00 Same, XF tiny edge kn. .................. 20.00 1878G 1 Mark KM-7 VF ................ 20.00 1915E 1 Mark AU........................... 12.00
GERMANY: WEIMAR 1923A 2 Pfg. KM-31 R&B Unc ...... 22.00 1923J 2 Pfg. KM-31 XF .................. 13.00 1932D 4 Pfg. KM-75 XF ................. 16.00 1924J 10 Rentenpf. KM-33 AU ...... 11.00 1924E 50 Rentenpf. KM-34 VF ...... 14.00 1924F 50 Rentenpf. KM-34 VF ...... 14.00
1928 Sucre KM-72 VF .................... 13.00
GERMANY: NAZI REGIME
EGYPT
1937D 2 Pfg. KM-90 Red AU+ ....... 15.00 1937E 2 Pfg. KM-90 VF ................. 15.00 1941A 5 Pfg. KM-100 AU+ some luster ........................................... 11.50 1942E 50 Pfg. KM-96 VF ............... 18.00 1944F 50 Pfg. KM-96 XF................ 18.00 1933F 1 Mark KM-78 AU+ ............ 20.00 1934A 1 Mark KM-78 BU .............. 13.50 1936A 1 Mark KM-78 AU .............. 12.00 1934D 2 Mark KM-81 VF .............. 12.50 1934G 2 Mark KM-81 aXF/VF clnd .............................................. 15.00 1934J 2 Mark KM-81 VF ............... 15.00
1923 10Pia KM-337 F/VF .............. 18.00
FRANCE L’an 7A Centime KM-646 VF......... 20.00 L’an 7BB Decime VG+.................... 12.00 1809A 10c KM-676.1 VF ................ 12.50 1854B 10c VF/VF+ ......................... 11.00 1943B 50c KM-914.2 AU ................ 25.00 1926 2 Fr KM-877 VF .................... 18.00 1830A 5 Fr KM-736.1 VF ............... 90.00
FRENCH COLONIES 1827H 10c KM-11.2 VF+................ 40.00
SHOW SCHEDULE (tentative) March 10................................West Haven, CT March 13-17...........................Baltimore, MD March 24................................ Danbury, CT April 12-14............................. PNNA, Tucwila, WA April 18-21/22.........................CICF, Rosemont, IL May 3-5...................................Atlanta, GA May 7-13.................................Vacation June 2.....................................West Haven, CT June 19-23..............................Baltimore, MD No orders taken nor mail processed while I am away at these shows.
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WMF/from Page 1 region of Pomerania topped bidding. Both sections more than doubled pre-sale estimates. “The sale is a very good example of how important the World Money Fair is,” Kuenker said. “It was the biggest audience I’ve ever seen.” He estimated the room was filled with 250-300 bidders. A medical institution will benefit from at least part of the proceeds from the sale of a collection assembled by Professor Helmut A crowd of 250-300 bidders attends the Kuenker auction Jan. 31 in advance of the World Money Fair Hahn. in Berlin. Kuenker said Hahn thanked all of the participants after his coins noted that business in his shop was doing well. were sold. England’s David Fletcher working with his wife, Yan, said Kuenker said the overall auction result was a sum of the “The show was quieter than last year despite the fact there was hammer prices, because of differences of applicable fees and no snow this year,” but he was pleased to pick up “one or two taxes for the international bidders who were present. new Russian customers.” The firm’s next auction March 11 will also be a major event, With all of the focus on precious metals, it might be Kuenker said as it will feature six auction catalogs. expected that paper money dealers did less well than their Kuenker’s had a very prominent booth on the floor of the counterparts in coins. World Money Fair during its three-day run. Pieter Liem of Jakarta (Indonesia) Currency Center said of Both modern coins and classic numismatic pieces were sold the show, “It’s very slow. It is my first time with a table.” there, Kuenker said. Results here, too, were strong. He said business in Europe was weak while in Asia it is “It has been a very successful show,” he summed up near the strong. end of the show Feb. 3. He was not alone among the paper money dealers who were The bourse floor featured a great deal of action in gold and all located in one of the satellite rooms at the show that also silver coins. included the Krause Publications booth. William Graessle, the vice president of sales for Mushtaq Sharif of Jordan Numismatic Centre from Amman, PandaAmerica of Torrance, Calif., said of his overall result: said, “For me it’s not good.” He quickly added, “but we enjoy “It was really good. We had the Berlin Panda (silver) at 119 it.” euro made by the China Mint.” Garo Kalindjian of Beirut, Lebanon, said, “It was not very He said it was the first time a Panda had been made for encouraging.” a German show since 1997 and was one of just six different Peter Kreutner and his wife Rita of Essen, Germany, said issues made for German shows since the 1980s. his inventory at the show was “silver ounces and German small “Silver sales were stronger than gold,” he concluded. coins for circulation; no commemoratives.” England’s Paul Davies showed off one of the 60 minted 1 He said his sales were OK. kilo gold coin for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and President of the World Money Fair, Hans-Henning Goehrum he said, “Gold still has its attractions.” His cases were filled said attendance matched last year’s event at 15,000, but his exclusively with gold coins. impression was, “The show has been fantastic. It was even Phil Maunsell, who had staffed the booth for the show, more valuable than the year before.” remarked on business by saying, “I think its been busy, really. It’s all gone well.” NYINC/from Page 1 Davies pointed out that most of his customers at the show were Eastern Europeans. 11 different firms offered the full range of world Founder of the show Albert Beck was pleased with the show. numismatic items – from ancients through modern, “World coins are in top place,” he said. “Dealers are very, world paper money and numismatic literature. very pleased with the turnover.” A Young Numismatist program was organized by Hasse Wiersma of NumisCollect simply said, “Great busiChris Donato. There were specialty club meetings for ness,” when asked how his results had been at the show. ancient, Byzantine and medieval collectors; French, The Netherlands dealer who helps develop and wholesale Mexican, Oriental and Russian specialists in addition new issues pointed to silver $5 coins of Palau with pearls in to medal collectors. them as a particular success. The dates of the show conflicted with the Florida “They quadrupled in price in half a year,” he said. United Numismatists show in Florida, causing some Veteran Berlin dealer Henryk Schulz who has been a dealer individuals to divide their time between shows or skip for approximately 25 years and has attended all of the Berlin one altogether. World Money Fairs adopted an analytical response to describe The conflict continues through 2016. his business at the show. “Friday, good; Saturday, good, Sunday, very bad.” He also 12
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the 100th anniversary of the building of the present mint facility. Brouwer says that the idea for the QR code was SanchezCastano’s and that he made it coinable. All of the coins recognized at the COTY ceremony were dated 2011. Nine other category winners were called forward one by one to be given the COTY trophies in turn. The Most Historically Significant Coin trophy was given to Kylychbek Kylychev, head of the cash management department of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for his country’s 10-som silver coin commemorating the historical Silk Road trade route that crossed central Asia and connected the Middle East and China. Andrea Lang, the head of marketing and Sales at the Austrian Mint, accepted the award for Best Contemporary Event Coin, a silver and niobium 25-euro coin with the theme of robotics. This category honors historical events that have occurred in the past 100 years, whereas the historical category marks older themes. Taking home the Best Gold Coin Award for the South African Mint was Managing Director Tumi Tsehlo for a 50-rand coin in the Nature’s Families series, the Meerkat. The Best Silver Coin Award was won by a $20 Canoe silver coin that began $20 for $20 program. Ian Bennett, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint accepted the trophy for the winning coin. Winner of the Best Crown Coin was a silver 10-euro coin of France honoring Charlemagne. It is part of a kings and presidents series called From Clovis to the Republic. Accepting the trophy was Christophe Beaux, president and director general of the
Award/from Page 4 Dr. Haim Gitler, curator of numismatics at the Israel Museum and president of the Israel Numismatic Society. “Alla’s work on the numismatics of this land is characterized by a breadth of vision that is unusual,” said Gitler. “She has an extraordinary grasp of her material: coins and weights (which are much neglected fields but, as she has shown, of enormous potential value for our understanding of the little known institutional history of early Palestine), as well as on the epigraphic, archaeological and literary sources of the period – to all of which she brings a sharp eye and a sophisticated approach. “Her work is uniformly of the highest quality, and that part of it which is devoted to the chronology of the Herodian kings and the eras of the Palestinian Roman cities has become indispensable. She is distinguished in her ability to solve long-running and difficult questions, combining unfailing logic and imagination.” James Snyder, director of the Israel Museum, made introductory remarks at the ceremony, which was attended by more than 200 people. Also in attendance was Prof. Stanley Fisher, governor of the Bank of
Monnaie de Paris. Androne Gruodyte accepted Best Trade Coin honors for the National Bank of Lithuania’s copper-nickel 1-litas coin honoring basketball. The National Bank of Mongolia won the Most Popular Coin Award for its silver 500-togrog silver coin depicting a Ural owl with jewels as eyes. Heimo Steriti of Coin Invest Trust accepted the award on the bank’s behalf. The Most Artistic Coin Award was won by the Bank of Latvia with a 1-lats silver coin honoring Latvian poet and writer Aleksandrs Caks. Maruta Brukle, head of the bank’s Coin Division, was given the trophy. Jointly accepting the final category winner, the Most Inspirational Coin Award were Barbara Jaroszek, deputy head of the bank’s money issuing department, and Leszek Kula, operations director and board member of the Mint of Poland. Poland’s winning coin was a silver 10 zlotych marking the 100th anniversary of the Society for the Protection of the Blind. Every year an international panel of judges choose 10 category award winners in the COTY selection process and then pick the overall Coin of the Year Award from this group in a second round of balloting. There is a built-in one-year delay to assure the widest possible pool of coins for nomination for the COTY awards. A review panel nominates up to 100 coins in 10 categories and submits them to the judges. Anybody can make a nomination for review by this panel. It has begun assembling 2012 coin issues for the 2014 COTY awards. See Page 52 for more photographs.
Israel, and members of the Meshorer family. Meshorer’s longtime friend David Hendin, adjunct curator at the American Numismatic Society, also made introductory comments. Hendin quoted Dr. Andrew Burnett, deputy director of the British Museum, who was the first recipient of the Meshorer Award. Burnett has written that Meshorer “was one of the great figures of modern numismatics, and archaeology, and he was one of the most brilliant speakers one might ever encounter.” Hendin also quoted Burnett, who cited Prof. Kushnir-Stein’s critically important “series of fundamental articles, especially on matters of chronology.” Hendin announced that the Honorable Abraham Sofaer and his wife Marian are in the process of donating their massive collection of ancient coins of the land of Israel to the Israel Museum and the American Numismatic Society. The donation is made in memory of Meshorer. Meshorer established the museum’s Numismatic Division in 1969 and continued at its helm until 1993. He also served as the museum’s chief curator for archaeology from 1975-1982 and 1990-1996. He was appointed Professor of Numismatics at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, in 1983.
Goldberg/from Page 4 name of Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 221-204 B.C.E. Ptolemy V, Epiphanes, 204-180. gold oktadrachm (27.7g) minted at Sidon, ca. 202-200 B.C.E. Feb. 3-4 featured the Paul Gerrie Collection of Large Cents 1793-1814, which realized $3,681,668. The balance of the sale, which consisted of all other U.S. materials, realized $5,516,758. The third of the Pre-Long Beach sales held Feb. 5-6 featured the Wolfen Family Foundation and other important properties. This sale generated $2,888,640. Thousands of new buyers logged into the Goldberg site to bid, along with scores of active participants in attendance at the Goldberg offices in Los Angeles. After four days of competitive bidding at the podium, on the phone and over the Internet, more than 93 percent of the lots were sold and total sales realized $18,334,472. For further information or prices realized, contact the auctioneer at Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, Los Angeles, by phone at (310) 551-2646, or (800) 978.2646, or online at www.goldbergcoins.com. www.worldcoinnews.net / March 2013
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Teen strikes last coin for 2012, first for 2013 By Dr. Kerry Rodgers For a number of years The Royal Australian Mint has marked the end of one year’s coinage and the introduction of the new with two events at their Canberra plant. Both are becoming part of Australian numismatic lore and are attracting an increasingly high level of public participation. This past New Year’s Eve, visitors flocked to the Mint’s Gallery at 2:30 p.m. to take part in a raffle. The winner received the honor of striking the last Wheat Ear dollar of 2012 on the public press housed in the gallery. The dollar and a signed certificate testifying to its authenticity were framed and presented to the successful collector by Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid. The following day the Mint opened its doors at 10 a.m. By that stage, a long line of collectors had formed, eager to be among the first 100 people to strike one of the new holey dollar commemoratives. Each would receive a certificate testifying to their accomplishment. The first collector through the doors not only got to strike the first dollar for 2013 but, as on the previous evening, received it framed-up with the signed certificate of
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The Russo family with their loot, their four day wait clearly worthwhile. (Image courtesy RAM.)
authenticity from Mr. MacDiarmid. This out-with-the-old-and-in-with-thenew tradition has really caught on. The Mint deserves a vote of thanks from Aussie collectors. Not only are more and more are becoming involved, but the annual dollar changeover has become a family affair. Importantly, it is introducing a new generation of youngsters to the joys of numismatics.
FOREIGN GOLD PROOF COINS Alderney: 5 Pounds 2000 50th Birthday .........$2,745 Australia: 1985 $200 Koala Bear ....................$2,745 $100 1996 Rat ..............................................$2,285 $15 1996 Rat ...................................................$265 Austria: 1,000 Shillings 2001 Liberty ..............$1,230 Barbados: 1981 $150 Map on Reverse ..............$300 British Virgin Is.: $25 1980 Diving Osprey..........$100 $500 1996 (No Date) 1996 3 Ships ..................$815 Canada: $200 2007 Maple Leaf ......................$2,340 $100 1983 New Constitution ........................$1,165 $100 1985 Big Horn Sheep ...........................$1,165 $20 1967 Centennial.....................................$1,230 Set: 1967 (1-$20, 3 Silver, 3 Clad) ................$1,260 Caymon Islands: 1972 $25 Wedding ..................$610 China: Panda 1990 1/4 Troy Oz. PF67 ................$780 Panda: 2008 1/10 Troy Oz, PF70 ......................$730 5 Yuan 1996 Unicorn........................................$140 Cook Islands: $25 1990-1992 Sheep .................$130 Eagle, Lynx, Butterfly, Lion, Bison ....................$130 Ireland: 100 Euros 2008 PF69 Harp ................$1,095 Jersey: Pound 1986 PF67 Parish ....................$1,390 Macao: 500 Patacas 1975 PF67 Prix .................$620 Malaysia: 200 Ringil 5 Year Plan ........................$515 Mexico: 500 Pesos 1986 PF69 ........................$1,115 250 Pesos 1985, PF67 World Cup ....................$650 Niger: 25 Francs 1988 PF68 Sheep ...................$610 Norway: 200 Eco 1994 Olympics PF69 ..............$420 1,500 Korona, 1991 PF69 Olympics ..............$1,215 Panama: 100 Balboa 1975 .................................$570 Philippines: 100 Piso 1975 Marcos ....................$640 Portugal: 200 Escudos 1963 PF67 ..................$2,150 Russia: 100 Roubles 1980 Oympics................$1,165 50 Roubles 1995, PF69 From Ship...................$795 Soloman Islands: $100 1982 Guiadcanal...........$700 Tongo: Set 1980 (20P, 10P) Rural Women ..........$155 Turks & Caicos: 50 C 1974 Churchill ..................$365 Handling: $5 USA (972) 239-9528 Visa/MC Free Price List
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Of course, the competition to be first on New Year’s Day has become intense. Sleeping out the night before had become passé by the second year the event was staged. Those who arrived the night before this year in the hope of gaining the coveted first place found they were well and truly outdone by teenager Harley Russo. He had camped out at the Mint for four days prior to the event, supported by his family. By happy coincidence, this enabled him to become the first person ever to score the double: last dollar for 2012 and first dollar for 2013. It was his name that was drawn in the raffle on New Year’s Eve. MacDiarmid was duly impressed by Harley’s dedication: “It’s great that a young coin collector has been able to get his hands on a combination of coins that most Australian coin collectors can only dream of, and my suggestion to him would be to hang onto them as long as he can.”
Australia’s “C” mintmarked holey dollar and dump commemorating the bicentenary of the New South Wales celebrated holey dollar. (Image courtesy RAM.)
SWEDEN 51946-10 Cents, 1939, AU/UNC, KM34, Lightly cleaned. Lightly toned...........50 51933-Skilling, 1802, VF, KM566, Struck over 1748 2 Ore. Date visible. Nice CUBA brown color ....................................350 51948-Peso, 1944, UNC, KM466.1, Multi-colored Sea Bass.....................25 51932-Ore, 1746, SM, CH VF, KM416.1, Nice brown .......................................45 51947-Centavo, 1943, BU, KM9.2a, Sharp ................................................35 52062-Ore, 1865, L.A., CH BU, KM705, Beautiful reddish coloring.................95 DANZIG 51969-Krona, 1940, G, BU, KM786.2, 51949-Gulden, 1923, CH UNC, KM145, White and lustrous ...........................20 Lustrous and toned ........................275 51818-25 Ore, 1914, W, CH BU, KM785, FINLAND Beautifully white ...............................65 51872-50 Pennia, 1917, S, CH BU, KM2.2, Beautifully toned ..................15 51934-2 Ore, 1747, SM, VF, KM437, Rim bump at 2:00 ....................................40 FRANCE 51950-Centime, 1897, A, UNC, KM826.1, 51970-2 Kronor, 1938, G, CH BU, KM787, Extremely choice .................40 Some small spots. Red ....................15 52063 Oscar I, 5 Ore, 1857, L.A., UNC, GERMAN STATES KM60, Beautiful reddish coloring with 52031 Frankfurt, 6 Kreuzer, 1846, UNC, some spotted toning. Some nice die KM335, Nicely toned ........................80 breaks on the reverse .....................115 52032 Hamburg, Schilling, 1837, HSK, SWITZERLAND AU, KM546.2, Hairlines. Light toning25 51953 Julich-Berg, 1/2 Stuber, 1790, PR, 51797-Rappen, 1910, BU, KM3.2, Sharp. VF, KM206, Old cleaning...................25 70% Red...........................................40 52035-Mark, 1900, A, BU, KM7, Lovely VENEZUELA toning .............................................115 52119-25 Centimos, 1960, BU, Y35a, GERMANY Beautiful toning ................................10 52036-1/2 Mark, 1911, A, UNC, KM17, CROWNS Lovely toning ....................................50 GREAT BRITAIN
52038-1/2 Penny, 1910, AU/UNC, KM793.2, Glossy and red .................40 52042 George II, Crown, 1743, EF/AU, KM585.1, Nice. Great detail, lightly toned ............................................3000 52041 George II, Crown, 1819, UNC, KM665, Nice. Great detail .............1750 52039 Victoria, Groat, 1888, UNC, KM772, Lightly toned. For use in British Guiana and British West Indies................................................90 52040 Victoria, 6 Pence, 1888, BU, KM760, Beautiful toning .................135
GERMANY
52030-5 Mark, 1926, E, UNC, Cöln befreit. Pattern. Schaaf 331.G16. Tooled fields .................................2100 52034-3 Mark, 1930, A, BU, KM70, Sharp and beautiful toning. Rhineland .......................................215 GREECE
52044-30 Drachma, 1964, BU, KM87, Sharp ................................................30 HAWAII
52047-Dollar, 1883, EF, KM7, Cleaned .......................................................600 ICELAND
52048-500 Kronur, 1974, Proof, KM20, .5948oz. 1100th Anniversary of the 1st Settlement ........................................45 52049-1000 Kronur, 1974, Proof, KM21, .8921oz. 1100th Anniversary of the 1st Settlement ........................................55 ISLE OF MAN
52106-Crown, 1995, Proof, KM446a, 1oz silver. Turkish Cat .............................50 ITALY
51959-5 Lire, 1930, R, UNC, KM67.1, Lovely toning. Adjustment marks on head..................................................35
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52123-30 Dollars, 1999, Proof, KM505, 1 Kilo Rabbit. In hard plastic ........1250
51962-10 Kwacha, 2003, Proof, KM-UNL Silver. Blesbok ..................................40 51961-10 Kwacha, 2003, Proof, KM105, Silver. Kudu ......................................40
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52120-Florin, 1877, AU/UNC, KM2222, Beautiful toning ................................25 52021 Charles VI, Thaler, 1784, AU, Dav1054, Hall Mint. Cleaned ..........700
MEXICO
52024-10 Centimes, 1888, BU, KM4, Beautiful Red/Brown coloring ...........75
52052 Augustin I Iturbide, 8 Reales, 1822, MoJM, EF/AU, KM304, Nicely Toned ..............................................680 52053 Ferdinand VII, 8 Reales, 1822, GoJM, EF/AU, KM111.4, Cleaned ...395
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52066-2 Kroner, 1921, BU, KM799, Beautiful. 400th Anniversary of Political Liberty .................................55 52064-2 Kroner, 1932, BU, KM805, Beautiful, white and lustrous. Anniversary of the death of Gustaf II Adolf .................................................60 52067-2 Kroner, 1938, CH BU, KM807, Beautiful. 300th Anniversary of Settlement of Delaware.....................50 SWITERLAND
52068 Basel, 5 Francs, 1879, UNC, X#S14, Extremely nice Shooting Thaler. Lightly toned .......................250
CONDOR TOKENS GREAT BRITAIN
52037 Nottingham, 1/2 Penny, 1792, BU, D&H7, Donald & Co. / Beehive. Beautifully red. Sharp .....................115
MEDALS CHINA
52013 Taiwan, Medal, ND, Proof, .8030oz. 75th Anniversary of the Birth of Chiang Kai-shek. In box with certificate ........................................200 GERMANY
52114-Medal, 1933, VF/EF, Silver medal (O. Gloeckler). Seizure of power by Adolf Hitler. Bust / Eagle with a swastika. Edge inscription: PREUSS. STAATSMÜNZE SILVER 900 FINE. 36 mm, 21.69gm. Cleaned with spotting toning .............................................150 RUSSIA
51931 Catherine II, Medal, 1765, CH VF, Diakov 128.2. 52mm. Bronze Medal for the Establishment of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg by T. Ivanov and P.L. Vernier. Crowned and draped bust of Catherine II, signed Cut in Year 1785 by Timofey Ivanov below / ..1650
52061 Antwerp, Double Ducaton, 1648, 52055-1 Tugrik, 1925, ND, UNC, KM8, AU, Dav4453, 64.86gm. Draped bust Cleaned ...........................................150 right / Ecu neck crown supported by NEW ZEALAND 52043-10 Lepta, 1922, CH BU, KM66.1, two lions. Very nice example of cabinet 52113-Dollar, 2010, Proof, KMUNL, The Sharp ..............................................100 patina. Huntington No. 1001.1. 1,284. Heitiki is an internationally recognized GUATEMALA NGSA Auction November 27, 2012. Lot and lasting symbol of Maori art, past 52045-25 Centavos, 1950, CH BU, 798. ..............................................9500 and present. Green colored image. In TOKENS KM258, Choice, lustrous ..................50 BULGARIA box with certificate ...........................75 52046-25 Centavos, 1955, CH BU, ALGERIA 52026-5 Leva, 1970, Proof, KM78, 120th NORWAY KM258, Choice, lustrous ..................30 51941-Franc, 1915, ND, UNC, KMTnB8, Anniversary -Birth of Ivan ................70 52058-25 Kroner, 1970, BU, KM414, ITALIAN STATES Bone Chamber of Commerce..........175 CANADA Nice toning .......................................50 52050 Naples, 5 Grana, 1853, UNC, BAHAMAS PERU KM363, Ferdinand II. Three-year type. 51916-Dollar, 1966, BU, KM64.1, .600oz. Speckled obverse toning ..................28 52054 Charles IIII, 8 Reales, 1800, 52023 Cat Cay, Token, c. 1946, AU, Half Excellent detail................................150 52104-5 Dollars, 1989, Proof, KM163, LIMAE IJ, AG/G, KM111.4, Cleaned 185 a Key "Coin. Silver finish...................65 MEXICO 1oz silver. Maple Leaf .......................45 RUSSIA 52121-20 Centavos, 1912, EF, KM435, CANADA 52103-5 Dollars, 2011, BU, KM1052, 1oz 51966-100000 Zlotych, 1980, Proof, Toned over old cleaning....................45 52008 New Brunswick, Halfpenny, 1843, silver. Wolf standing in front of Y199, 1.00oz Chopin ......................225 52051 Ferdinand VII, 2 Reales, 1816, JJ, UNC, KM1, A beautiful brown coloring moon ...............................................45 52126 Anna, Rouble, 1736, F/VF, AU/UNC, KM93, Nicely toned. Weak with excellent detail ........................325 52105-20 Dollars, 2003, Proof, KM482, Dav1673, Rim– issues, cleaned .....750 center .............................................150 1oz silver. Niagra Falls hologram......65 52130 Paul I, Rouble, 1798, EF, NETHERLANDS MONACO CHILE 52056-Jeton, 1591, AU, Dugn 3281. Dav1688, Adjustment marks on 51963-Decime, 1838, MC, EF, KM97.1, Victorie of Maurice (Nassau) ..........395 reverse..........................................1200 Nice copper color ...........................130 52028 Copiapo, Peso, 1865, , KM4, Restrike. Nice .................................250 52124 Peter 1, Rouble, 1723, VF, 52057-Jeton, 1609, EF, Dugn 3651. Old MOROCCO CHINA Dav1657, Date in cruciform with 4 cleaning. Exhortation to Vigilance. 12 51924-Dirham, 1960, UNC, Y55, Nicely crowns, monograms in angles .....1250 toned ................................................15 51972-10 Yuan, 2001, Proof, KMA1365, Year truce. Struck in Dordrecht ......325 1.00oz Panda. Privately colored .......90 SWEDEN PARAGUAY SETS COCOS (KEELING) ISLAND 51968-2 Kronor, 1897, AU/UNC, 51965-10 Centavos, 1900, EF, KM7, VATICAN KM762, .............................................40 Mushy strike as-is. Toned.................20 51960-10 Dollars, 2003, Proof, KMX19, 52122-Mint Set, 1979, UNC, KMMS84, 6 Charles Darwin visit in 1836. Mintage 52065-2 Kroner, 1907, BU, KM776, PERU only 500 ...........................................45 piece set in holder ............................55 Beautiful. Golden Wedding ...............50 52059-Una Peseta, 1880, BU, KM200.2, FINLAND Beautifully toned .............................165 52029-10 Markka, 1970, S-H, UNC, PHILIPPINES PREMIUM POUNDAGE IS BACK! KM51, ...............................................65 51925-1/2 Centavo, 1913, UNC, KM1, A plethora of interesting coinage from all over the world. GERMAN STATES Leper Colony Token ..........................35 Poundage makes a great gift for experienced collectors and budding ROMANIA 51952 B.L.C.H., 1/6 Thaler, 1746, IBH, numismatists alike! CH EF, KM180, Lightly toned ..........225 52060-1 Leu, 1922, UNC, KMPn188, 10 POUND MINIMUM .............. 10.00 per lb + Shipping!!! Cu-Ni Pattern. .................................250 52010 Bavaria, Thaler, 1775, F/VF, KM519.1, Cleaned, adjustment marks. RUSSIA Some dark spots ..............................75 51873-50 Kopeks, 1896, EF, Y58.2, Darkly toned .....................................45 51951 Bavaria, 3 Mark, 1913, D, UNC, KM996, Lightly toned .......................65 51938-5 Kopeks, 1767, EM, VF, C59.3, Dept. F • 31 N. Clark St. • Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 609-0017 • FAX: (312) 609-1305 • E-Mail: laura@harlanjberk.com Nice brown. Mushy reverse strike with 52033 Prussia, Thaler, 1861, AU, or visit our Web site at: www.harlanjberk.com some corrosion ................................85 KM488, Nicely toned coronation piece. Can’t find what you are looking for? Search HJB on eBay and VCoins! **If you are going to pay by check, please call ahead to reserve your coin(s). SERBIA Lightly cleaned reverse fields ...........50 Shipping based on weight and destination. 51954 Prussia, 2 Mark, 1907, A, UNC, 51929-Dinar, 1915, EF/AU, KM25.1, Please contact Laura at laura@harlanjberk.com to place your order today! Gold prices subject to change with market conditions. Please call for a price. KM522, White luster.........................95 Toned, light spot on reverse .............30 GREECE
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CHOICE AND RARE NUMISMATIC ITEMS ANGUILLA KM18.1, Four Dollars 1969 depicting the “Atlantic Star” sailing ship. PROOF .............................................195.00 ANNAM KM195 (Vietnam) 7 Tien Year 16 (1835) oblique edge milling. Sharp lustrous AU, slight planchet porosity as usually seen. ............................... 1195.00 ANTIOQUIA (Colombia) KM-Tn29a, Bruce X1, Pattern 2 Cent. 1890 copper PROOF, some carbon spots but a very rarely offered pattern for the Colombian specialist. ..........................................450.00 ARGENTINA KM3 2 Reales 1815-F Fine/ VG ......................................................95.00 KM4 4 Reales 1815-F Good ............139.50 KM-PS4 PROOF set of silver 5 and 5 Pesos 1994 (KM114a,115a) for the National Constition Convention. The silver pieces are truly rare!....................................295.00 AUSTRALIA KM22 Halfpenny 1919 NGC MS66 BN. Finest of just 3 graded coins. ............................................ 550.00 AVRAM (Duchy of) Bruce X1 to X6. 1982 “Royal Bank of Avram” set of 1, 3, 7, 15, 30, 75 Ducats. Mintage of only about 250 pieces each. ......................................650.00 BAHAMAS KM1 Penny 1806 deep toned AU ....................................................350.00 BARBADOS Lyall 88 “Th.Lawlord & Co., Bridgetown” EF for issue, planchet porosity. ............................................125.00 BELGIUM KM16.2, 1 Franc 1850 French legend, dot in signature. (weak). Lightly toned VF, hint of luster. ..................1050.00 BERMUDA KM5 Penny 1793 brown PROOF. Type of Sportack 1/2. This is the rarer variety with only 1 piece recorded by Sportack out of the studied 90 pieces!.................................... 2895.00 BOHEMIA KM96.1, Friedrich 48 Kreuzer 1620 (Prague) Fleur de lys mintmark. Very rare type!! VF ...................................695.00 BOLIVIA KM25, 4 Reales cob (16)89 Potosi Mint, “VR” assayer. Usual irregular edge but VF. ..............................................265.00 KM84 8 Reales 1824 PTS PJ, Ferdinand VII, lightly toned pleasing VF, ever stronger reverse. ...............................150.00 BRAZIL Rare tokens: De Barros MG1.02 “Morro Velho/1848/80 Reis”. Zinc issue. VF for type .......................................250.00 DeBarros PA 9.02 “Inacio Jose da Silva 1000 (Reis)/Casa de Comissioes Para 1000” (Rarity 6) UNC. .....................335.00 BRITISH GUIANA KM8 Three Guilders 1809 VG/Fine for issue. Very flat obverse strike as usual. ........... 310.00 K13 One Guilder 1816 lightly toned UNC. a few minor marks seen only under magnification. ............................... 450.00 KM15 Three Guilders 1816 lovely original toned UNC. Very minor handling seen under very close scrutiny. .................................................... 2250.00 KM21 Three Guilders 1832 VF. few minor edge nicks. One of the rarest British Colonial type coin. ......... 1995.00 BRITISH HONDURAS KM6 1 Cent 1889 UNC. ................................................135.00 KM11 1 Cent 1906 sharp brown AU ....................................................275.00 KM15 1 Cent 1912-H toned EF .......395.00 KM16 5 Cents 1918-H lustrous UNC., minor surface handling marks. Quite elusive this nice!...............................495.00 KM17 25 Cents 1911 much lustrous PCGS AU55 ................................................595.00 BRITISH NORTH BORNEO KM2 1 Cent 1887-H NGC MS64 BN. Only one graded better! ...............................................395.00 KM1 Half Cent 1907-H glossy brown AU-UNC. .........................................295.00
CAMBODIA KM49C (Lecompte 89 - 1 Piastre - 1 Peso 1860 struck in silvered copper with plain edge, UNC. with only one minor planchet fault on reverse. Excessively rare coin that was lacking the Goldberg collection. ................... 4795.00 CANADA Hudson’s Bay Company 1 Made Beaver token (Breton 926) UNC., no punch mark. ................................................575.00 CELEBES KM-Tn1 Keping AH 1250, EF .....................................................235.00 CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC KM4 8 Reales 1827 NGM, AEF. 395.00 1836 NGC, lustrous AU .............. 495.00 CEYLON KM74 1/96th Rixdollar 1802 PROOF, minor tarnish spot above “96”. .................................................595.00 KM80 Half Stiver 1815 brown AU-UNC. .........................................................265.00 KM81 One Stiver 1815 brown AU-UNC. small nick .........................................235.00 CHINA Y192 Kwangtung 1¢ (1900-06) NGC MS65 BN trace of original red. Very rare this high grade! ........... 1995.00 Y302.2, Republic 10 Cash ND (circa 1920) NGC MS65 RB. This is one of the finest graded pieces. ................... 1295.00 KM345 Sun Yat Sen Dollar Year 23 (1934) completely white and choice PCGS MS64. ............................... 795.00 COMOROS ISLANDS KM-Tn1 25 Centimes ND (1915) VF by wear but usual surface tarnish. ...................................69.50 COSTA RICA KM66 1 Real 1849 J.B., sharp lustrous AU-UNC.Extremely rare grade for this type. ...........................................895.00 CRETE KM2 2 Lepta 1901-A brown UNC. ................................................150.00 KM8 2 Dr. 1901 NGC XF40............950.00 CUBA KM15.2, Star Peso 1932 sharp AU ......................................................95.00 KM29 Peso 1953 Marti, original BU .........................................................125.00 Tokens & Medals: Ask for our extensive Cuban listings. CYPRUS KM1 Quarter Piastre 1881 NGC MS62 BN .........................................925.00 KM3 One Piastre 1885 NGC AU58 BN ..................................................1295.00 KM8 Quarter Piastre 1908 NGC XF45 BN ....................................................635.00 KM10 18 Piastres 1907 lightly toned nice Fine...................................................295.00 KM17 Half Piastre 1931 NGC AU58 BN ....................................................595.00 KM28 Two Shillings 1947 NGC MS62 .........................................................475.00 DANISH WEST INDIES KM2 One Skilling 1740 sharp EF but porous surface, possibly from being buried at one time. Still very boldly defined and extremely rare. ............................ 2695.00 KM6 XII Skilling 1748 Monogram/Ship type. AVF for issue, light dark toning and weak scratches only. ..................... 295.00 KM9 XXIIII Skilling 1763 dark toned VF, the ship is boldly defined. Silver 6.2 grams. ........................................... 495.00 KM68 1 Cents 1879 VG, hairline scratches reverse. .......................... 335.00 KM66 10 Cents 1859 Specimen, NGC PS63 ............................................. 795.00 DENMARK KM538 24 Skilling 1742 CW, bold EF-AU for issue with some original luster. ................................................325.00 KM792.1, 1 Ore 1892 NGC MS62 BN .........................................................995.00 KM794.1, 5 Ore 1891 choice and sharp tan color UNC. Truly superior to what is usually available. ..............................395.00 KM795.1, 10 Ore 1886 sharp full luster BU ....................................................495.00 KM823.1, 25 Ore 1926 choice BU ..100.00 KM825.1, 2 Kroner 1924 key date, VF ....................................................335.00 DJIBOUTI KM-Tn7 25¢ 1921 aluminium issue. Shows a gazelle. Virtually UNC. .........................................................295.00
DUTCH GUIANA (Surinam) KM3 2 Duits 1679 type with ornamental tree on reverse. (Scholten 1435a- RR) Decent Fine for this crude but very rare issue. .................................................... 1250.00 KM7 4 Duits 1679 Uniface obverse. Very crude style, some weakness on first part of date otherwise Fine. Type with 4 leaves on tree (Scholten 1434c). . 1195.00 EAST AFRICA KM10 25 Cents 1918-H cleaned and retoned AU. Very seldom seen date !...............................................1150.00 EL SALVADOR KM112 50 Centavos 1892 Flag type. VF condition. .... 265.00 Same but NGC AU55, much lustrous ...................................................... 675.00 ETHIOPIA KM1 1 Mahaleki EE1885, VF-EF. Minor planchet porosity to left of crown. Seldom offered! ....................835.00 KM72 GOLD 20 Birr 1984 Decade for Women. PROOF Great modern gold rarity with just 298 pieces issued! .............675.00 FIJI ISLANDS KM5 Florin 1935 sharp UNC. ................................................265.00 KM9 Shilling 1937 BU ....................145.00 FINLAND KM2.1, 50 Pennia 1865 toned UNC. ................................................295.00 KM14 10 Pennia 1899 NGC MS64 BN ....................................................295.00 KM35 500 Markkaa 1951 Olympic Games. ............................................750.00 FRANCE Gadoury 165 – Quarter Ecu 1712-A (unlisted 2 over 0) nice toned VF................................................. 325.00 KM684.1, 2 Francs 1807-A Laureated head. Less often seen than the “neger head” type. Strong VG .................. 495.00 KM694.13, 5 Francs 1812-R (Rome) VF................................................. 995.00 KM759.3, 1 Franc 1850-K VF ..... 495.00 KM780.1, 2 Francs 1854-A VF.... 495.00 KM844.1, 1 Franc 1900 full luster AU-UNC. ................................... 1795.00 KM842 5 Centimes 1921 Dupuis type struck in bronze. NGC VF 35 BN. One of the rarest modern French coin and virtually never offered for sale. Authentic! ................................... 2695.00 FRENCH COCHINCHINA KM1 One Cent 1884-A NGC MS61 RB. ..................395.00 KM4 10 Centimes 1884-A NGC AU58 .........................................................335.00 FRENCH INDO CHINA KM1 1 Centimes 1892-A NGC MS62 RB ...................295.00 KM6 2 Sapeque 1897-A NGC MS65 BN ....................................................285.00 KM-E41 50 Centimes 1946 “ESSAI”. Prooflike BU, one minuscule short scratch before date. .......................................595.00 FUJAIRAH KM20 10 Riyals 1970 Pope Visit, PRF .........................................250.00 GERMAN EAST AFRICA KM3 Quarter Rupie 1891 Deeply toned UNC. ......295.00 KM9 Half Rupie 1912-J lightly toned AU ....................................................260.00 GERMAN STATES: Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel KM1136 2 Taler 1842 sharp toned and lustrous AU. Minor handling marks. .......... 595.00 Hesse-Homburg KM20 Taler 1861 deeply toned AU-UNC. Mintage of only 6588 pieces !................................. 475.00 Lubeck KM168.2, 48 Sch. 1752JJJ, EF-AU .......................................... 255.00 Prussia KM511 2 Mark 1888-A Wilhelm II, EF with some minor edge nicks. Very elusive type!.................................. 435.00 Wurttemberg KM570 Taler 1833 Free Trade. EF-AU. minor adjustment marks at base of bust. .............................. 285.00 GERMANY KM7 One Mark 1873-B NGC MS63 – Extremely rare grade. Money Trends 3500 Euros! ........................2795.00 KM4 10 Pfenning 1874-H sharp UNC. lightly toned .....................................295.00 KM7 1 Mark 1885-A NGC MS65 ...595.00
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KM10 1 Pf. 1901-J superb red-brown UNC. ................................................145.00 KM12 10 Pfenning 1913-G GEM PROOF .............................................235.00 KM34 50 Rentpf. 1923-G EF ............59.50 KM43 3 Mark 1924-A VF-EF ...........59.50 KM78 1 RM. 1936-E AU-UNC. ........79.50 GREAT BRITAIN KM-Tn1 Dollar 1804 struck in silver. Sharp lustrous AU. Type with top leaf to the left side of the “E”. Quite a decent piece for type. .............................................. 775.00 KM677 Farthing 1823 Roman letter I for “1” in date. NGC AU58 BN. Good trace of original red. ..................... 475.00 Maundy set 1955 white brilliant PROOF ........................................ 335.00 Maundy set 1960 white brilliant PROOF ........................................ 335.00 Maundy set 1964 white brilliant PROOF ........................................ 335.00 GUATEMALA KM35.1, 4 Reales 1773-P VG, holed twice near edge at 12 o’clock, one filled. RR ...................................140.00 GUINEA KM2 10 Francs 1959 BU usual soft obv. ...................................................225.00 KM3 25 Francs 1959 AU-UNC. usual soft obverse .............................................275.00 HAWAII KM7 Dollar 1883 AVG ........245.00 HONG KONG KM1 1 Mil 1866 NGC MS65 BN ....................................................325.00 KM4.3, 1 Cent 1900-H PCGS MS64 RB ....................................................375.00 KM6.3, 10 Cents 1872-H NGC AU63 .........................................................595.00 KM6.3, 10 Cents 1877-H Type with low “77” in date NGC AU58 ..................395.00 KM6.3, 10 Cents 1877-H Type with more even date, NGC AU58 ......................395.00 KM7 20 Cents 1881 VG, small chopmark at base of the Queen’s bust. Rarest date in series. ...............................................295.00 KM9.1, 50 Cents 1890 NGC AU55. Very bold, razor-sharp in the Queen’s hair and most original luster. ........................1295.00 KM9.1, 50 Cents 1892-H NGC AU details (excessive surface hairlines) much luster with Queen’s details complete and the finest we have had in many years. ..1750.00 INDIA (British) KM459.2, 2 Annas 1841 PROOF restrike, NGC PL64. ..........595.00 KM486 Quarter Anna 1877-B NGC MS62 BN. Lacking the Diana collection in this grade ! ..............................................395.00 KM490 Quarter Rupee 1887-B NGC MS63 ................................................275.00 KM520 8 Anna 1919 (C) NGC AU53 lovely toning .....................................210.00 INDIA (Sikh Empire) KM-Pn1 (Herrli 04.20.11) Copper Paisa 1830. Token or pattern of European origin. Barbarous inscription on a machine struck planchet of 27mm. Milled edge, brown UNC. Very rare. ............................................... 695.00 IRELAND KM2 Halfpenny 1933 sharp brown AU .........................................195.00 KM7 Florin 1937 golden toned AU-UNC., minor mark Between 3 and 7 of date. .........................................................475.00 KM-Tn5 10 Pence 1813 Bank token, AU-UNC. .........................................125.00 ITALIAN SOMALILAND KM2 2 Bese 1910-R EF, a few carbon spots on obverse but not too distracting. .....................295.00 KM3 4 Bese 1909-R nice VF ...........275.00 ITALIAN STATES Kingdom of Napoleon C109 Lira 1812 choice lightly toned AU. RR date ..................... 1695.00 Sardinia C110.1, 50 Cent. 1843-P Eagle, toned VF ...................................... 375.00 C112.1, 2 Lire 1833-P Anchor, nice Fine. Rare date of a rare type ! .............. 595.00 C122.2, Lira 1853-B Eagle, Fine . 145.00 ITALY KM5.2, One Lira 1862-N VF-EF light hairline scratch on the reverse side. .295.00 KM6.2, 2 Lire 1862-N near Fine/VG RRR..................................................695.00 KM30 2 Cent. 1896-R choice UNC. .695.00
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CHOICE AND RARE NUMISMATIC ITEMS KM32 Lira 1905-R AVF/VF ............395.00 KM41 2 Cent. 1912-R red-brown UNC ..........................................................165.00 KM46 2 Lire 1911 Quadriga (regular issue) F-VF. Very rarely offered on the American market ! ...........................495.00 KM55 2 Lire 1917 lovely toned UNC. ..........................................................135.00 JAMAICA KM15 Farthing 1897 NGC MS64 ................................................240.00 KM16 Halfpenny 1891 NGC MS62 ..........................................................285.00 KM17 Penny 1887 NGC MS63 .......525.00 KM19 Halfpenny 1903 NGC MS63 ..........................................................350.00 KM25 Halfpenny 1926 NGC MS64 ..........................................................695.00 JAPAN Y25 50 Sen Year 18 (1885) EF+ good trace of original luster. Seldom offered key date. ...............................575.00 1969 Mint set in original white plastic holder................................................575.00 JERSEY KM2 1/26th Shilling 1851 very choice, blueish and chocolate tone UNC. A fantastic copper ! ..............................195.00 KM7 1/24th Shilling 1877-H PROOF ..........................................................675.00 KEELING COCOS ISLANDS KM-Tn1 5 Cents 1913 sharp UNC., only one neat and tiny hole at top..................................450.00 KOREA KM1124 Half Chon Yr.10 (1906) NGC MS64 BN. Seldom seen this high grade. .................................... 395.00 KM1125 Chon Yr.9 (1905) NGC MS61 BN ................................................ 245.00 Korea (South) KM9 100 Won 1970 NGC MS64 .................................. 165.00 KM-S3 100 Hwan 1959 Bank Sample countermarked, NGC MS64 ...... 495.00 LAOS KM17 5000 Kip 1975 Museum, PROOF .............................................295.00 KM18 10,000 Kip 1975 Wat Xieng-Thong Temple. PROOF (mintage 300 UNC., 650 Proof!!) .............................................395.00 LIBERIA KM2 Two Cents 1847 brown UNC. ............................................ 295.00 KM7 10 Cents 1906-H full BU ..... 275.00 KM-Pn39 Pattern 50 Cents 1889 bronze, AU-UNC., very light trace of tarnish ...................................................... 385.00 Unlisted pattern: Bronze 30mm. “Republic of Liberia 5 Dollars” and date “1998” country arms at center. Reverse “Deutchland Deutsche Einheit” and “10 Jahre” at center. Pattern from German firm making Liberian coinage. Only piece we have seen. ................................ 395.00 LIECHTENSTEIN KM9 2 Franken 1924 EF. ...................................................225.00 MADEIRA Pascoal 82 “Fenay & Irmaos” (F.I.” incused on Phelps Page & Co. 100 Reis 1803, niCE au ..........................179.00 MALTA KM203 One Scudo 1738 Raimond Despuig. Overall VF condition, few letters worn out at the end of legend on obverse. Very bold portrait. ............................475.00 MARTINIQUE KM-PE1 50 Centimes 1897 Piedfort Essai. Superbly toned with light golden surface. ................... 1250.00 MEXICO KM111.3 Guadalajara 8 Reales 1815-Ga MR, bold EF some unevent toning ...............................................795.00 KM421 5 Centavos 1909 AU ..........................................................165.00 KM439 20 Centavos 1951 full red GEM BU ....................................................110.00 MOMBASA KM5 One Rupee 1888-H NGC MS62, Type with the normal lettering. ...........................................365.00 MOROCCO Y3 10 Mazunas AH1310, pleasing EF.......................................250.00 KM-PE6 5 Francs 1365 AH, Piefort ESSAI Superb FDC .....................................450.00 NETHERLANDS KM48 25 Cents 1826B BU ............................................. 195.00 KM51 Half Cent 1822 Utrecht, redbrown UNC. ................................. 210.00
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES KM17 25 Gulden 1977 Peter Stuyvesant, GEM Prooflike BU. Seldom seen! .............235.00 NEW HEBRIDES Bruce X2 500 Francs 1979 PROOF Aluminium-bronze. Superb design of native woman breast-feeding baby. .................................................335.00 NICARAGUA KM24.1, 5 Centavos 1954 GEM PROOF. Extremely rare presentation striking. ...........................................395.00 NORWAY KM12 (Dav.3534) Christian IIII Speciedaler 1638, PCGS Genuine (cleaning-XF details). In fact, a sharp cleaned lustrous AU piece. Heritage sold one 1637 date back in 2008 (EF45) for $8625.)........................................ 6250.00 KM280.3, 2 Skilling 1811 Rosette, very bold mostly brown UNC., hint original red. ............................................... 295.00 KM295 2 Skilling 1828 pleasing VF ...................................................... 185.00 KM312 Half Speciedaler 1844 nice VF+ .............................................. 650.00 KM313 One Speciedaler 1844 bold VF, couple small edge bumps and minor rim bruises........................................... 835.00 KM317 Speciedaler 1849 delicately toned AU-UNC. Virtually as issued except for one very light and hardly noticeable scratch between left wreath and crown on the reverse side..... 2695.00 KM346 50 Ore/15 Skilling 1875 nice VF................................................. 515.00 KM353 2 Ore 1897 NGC MS64 BN ...................................................... 150.00 KM359 2 Kroner 1878 VF ......... 195.00 KM359 2 Kroner 1904 sharp lustrous AU ................................................ 550.00 KM360 25 Ore 1899 PCGS AU55 ...................................................... 235.00 KM363 2 Kroner 1906 Independence, NGC MS65 Really superb type coin! ...................................................... 475.00 KM371 2 Ore 1912 brown UNC. ...................................................... 325.00 PALESTINE KM3 5 Mils 1934 NGC MS63 ................................................295.00 KM4 10 Mils 1941 NGC MS64, fully brilliant .............................................350.00 KM7 100 Mils 1931 NGC XF45 .....565.00 Rare medal: Bronze 43mm. for the Founding of the Evangelical Church in Jerusalem in 1842. Choice AU+ ......245.00 PARAGUAY Rulau Par 62 “Paraguay Land Cattle/20” Very sharp brown AU-UNC. Very rarely seen! ..............................185.00 PENANG KM13 Half Cent 1825 type with 23 lily cups in wreatch. Bold AEF for issue. ....................................... 395.00 KM13 Half Cent 1825 Type with 22 lily cups. Brown AU with some original red. ............................................... 575.00 KM16 Two Cents 1825 type with 26 lily cups. Very decent VF-EF for issue and very elusive this grade. ................. 295.00 PERU KM63 Pillar 4 Reales 1769 (LM JM) slightly dark surface but EF by wear. .................................................425.00 KM117.1, 8 Reales 1816 LIMAE JP, NGC AU details surface hairlines. ............295.00 PHILIPPINES KM148 10 Centimos 1884 VG-F, no damage of any kind and full clear lettering. ...........................................550.00 POLAND Y18 5 Zlotych 1928 lightly toned AU ....................................................550.00 Y26 10 Zlotych 1934 Pilsudski. Rare type with symbol below the eagle. EF-AU ..............................................165.00 Y49.1, 1 Zloty 1965-MW sharp BU .........................................................125.00 Y126 100 Zl. 1981 Environment Protection, PROOF ..........................210.00 KM448 100 Zl. 1981 PROBA, (two horses) PROOF .............................................235.00 PORTUGAL KM510 100 Reis 1872 lovely UNC. ................................................275.00 KM569 5 Centavos 1922 NGC MS63 .........................................................795.00
KM578 Escudo 1939 NGC MS64 .......................................................1395.00 PUERTO RICO KM20 5 Centavos 1896 toned EF ....................................... 110.00 KM22 20 Centavos 1895 VF ........ 145.00 KM21 10 Centavos 1896 sharp frosty BU, very faintest hairlines above “Centavos” only. Bargain at.. ........................... 995.00 KM22 20 Centavos 1895 lustrous AUUNC. ............................................ 495.00 Token: EA.588 “Hospital Ice Plant-Post of San Juan P.R./Good For 10 Cts. In Ice”. Sharp EF condition. Less than 15 known to exist and possibly the finest one! ............................................. 1250.00 RAS AL KHAIMA KM5 7 ½ Riyals (1970) G.D’Agostini. Estimated only 2000 issued. PROOF .............................................450.00 REUNION KM5 1 Franc 1896 AU-UNC. .........................................................450.00 RHODESIA & NYASSALAND KM7 Halfcrown 1957 Choice UNC. Key date! .........................................................135.00 RUSSIA C168.1, Ruble 1850 NGC MS63. Full white. Y46 Ruble 1891 NGC AU53. Sharp white original.............................. 1995.00 Y59.3, Ruble 1909 NGC XF40 ... 695.00 Y90.1, Ruble 1924 NGC MS62, full white ............................................. 135.00 Rare token: “Gde. Sote des Chemins de Fer- Section de Crimée/Trone Entrepreneur- 25 Kopek” (in wreath) surface tarnish otherwise VF ........ 295.00 ST. HELENA KM-Tn1 Solomon, Dickson & Taylor Halfpenny (1821) toned VF-EF ...........................................................97.50 ST. LUCIA Lyall 476 “Day – M & C (Minville & Chastenet) - St. Lucia.” Uniface AE-29mm. Sharp EF. Lyall Rarity 2 (only 2 or 3 known specimens) .....595.00 ST. THOMAS & PRINCE ISLANDS KM9 One Escudo 1948 full luster choice BU ....................................................425.00 SAN MARINO KM1 5 Cent. 1864-R red-br. UNC. ................................................235.00 KM5 2 Lire 1906-R lustrous, lightly cleaned AU .......................................195.00 SARAWAK KM6 One Cent 1880-H NGC MS64 BN Extremely rare grade for date. ..................................................795.00 KM6 One Cent 1887 NGC MS63 BN .........................................................425.00 KM19 50 Cents 1927-H very nice AUUNC. ................................................295.00 SENEGAL KM-Tn12 Rufisque 5 Cent. 1920 Aluminium octogonal coin depicting a ship. BU ...........................................350.00 SIERRA LEONE KM6 Dollar 1791 Type 100 over 100, Decent VF.. 1395.00 KM7 Dollar 1791, Type 1 over 1. Fine/ VF. One of the rarest British Colonial type! ............................................ 3395.00 KM4 20 Cents 1791 F-VF. Rarest minor denomination and very seldom offered for sale in any grade. .................... 695.00 SOUTH AFRICA KM1 Penny 1892 NGC MS64 BN. Outstanding defect-free surface. .............................................695.00 KM3 Threepence 1892 NGC AU50 ..295.00 KM16.3, Sixpence 1935 NGC AU55. Scarce date! ......................................365.00 KM39.1, Two & Half Shillings 1950 NGC MS64 ..............................................1395.00 Pattern: Bruce X-Pn1 Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek 1874 “1 Penny” NGC AU55 BN ....................................................995.00 SOUTH AFRICA KM12.3 Farthing 1934 PCGS PF64 BN One of the rarest modern coin of S.A. ................ 10,950.00 KM19.3, Two & Half Shilling 1934 PCGS PF62 ............................... 1395.00 KM52 Five Shillings 1959 NGC PF66 Cameo........................................... 795.00 SPAIN KM651 50 Centimos 1870 AEF .........................................................395.00 KM653 1 Peseta 1869 “ESPANA” near Fine.....................................................75.00
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KM654 2 Pesetas 1870 (74) AU-UNC. .........................................................295.00 KM655 5 Pesetas 1870 sharp lustrous AU ....................................................325.00 KM686 1 Peseta 1881 VF/AVF, star date visible ...............................................375.00 KM686 1 Peseta 1885 (86) steel-grey toned EF .....................................................395.00 KM704 2 Pesetas 1894 evenly worn VG ......................................................89.50 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS graded coins: KM10 5 Cents 1889 NGC MS62, lightly toned ............................................. 175.00 KM11 10 Cents 1895 PCGS MS62. ...................................................... 435.00 KM12 20 Cents 1897-H NGC AU58. Key date. ....................................... 795.00 KM13 50 Cents 1898 NGC AU55, full white ........................................... 1195.00 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS KM4 Quarter Cent 1862 AEF minor handling marks obverse. Rare grade ! .......................495.00 KM10 5 Cents 1883 VG ...................115.00 KM11 10 Cents 1877 sharp, pleasing EF .....................................................235.00 KM13 50 Cents 1897-H Fine/VF.....250.00 SUEZ CANAL – Lecompte 14 “Société Cooperative du Canal de Suez/Bon Pour 10 C. 1892” lustrous AU .......................650.00 Lecompte 15 – Same but 50 Cent. UNC. .........................................................595.00 SWEDEN KM664 2 Skil. Banco 1847 full red BU ..............................................595.00 KM694 2 Riksd.Riksmynt 1857 AEF .........................................................395.00 KM707 5 Ore 1867 BU full original red! .........................................................195.00 KM761 2 Kronor 1898 sharp toned AUUNC. ................................................375.00 KM773 2 Kronor 1906 frosty GEM BU. Superb! .............................................495.00 KM779.2, 5 Ore 1909 Large Cross, sharp red-brown UNC. (Tonkin catalog 8000 Kr.) ...................................................750.00 TANZANIA KM29 200 Shillingi ND (1981) 20th Anniversary of Independence. PROOF .............................................295.00 THAILAND Y19 2 Att CS 1238 (1876) NGC MS63 BN. Exceptionally nice surface!.............................................250.00 TRUMON (Indonesia) KM-Tn1 2 Kepings MULE of two obverses! Most likely a unique coin. Very boldly struck brown AU with a hint of red. .............................950.00 TURKEY KM720 5 Kurush AH1293/ Year 2, sharp EF. Extremely rare date! ...................................................... 525.00 Rare token: “Britisch Smyrna Club – 1861/20” (in a wreath). Bold EF minor surface tarnish. Copper 20mm. Only the 2nd we recall having offered for sale. ...................................................... 395.00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Betts 95 – American Treasure Captured at Vigo Bay. Nice VF ............................................350.00 VATICAN CITY - KM1320 Baiocco 1838R unlisted 8/7 in date. Red-brown UNC. minor specks ....................................145.00 KM1387 1 Lira 1869-R A.XXIII, sharp BU ....................................................295.00 VENEZUELA C13.2, 2 Reales 1817 LM (Macuquinas) AVF for issue. .........1295.00 Y14 20 Centavos 1874 once cleaned but sharp and lovingly toned AU ............995.00 Y15 50 Centavos 1874 NGC XF45 .......................................................1995.00 Y21 Half Bolivar 1903 NGC F15. Rare year! .................................................295.00 Y23 2 Bolivars 1879 NGC XF40 ...1195.00 Y23 2 Bolivars 1905 Upright 5 in date, NGC AU details, surface hairlines. ..795.00 Y22 1 Bolivar 1912 sharp toned AU ....................................................795.00 ZANZIBAR KM10 20 Cents 1908 ICG MS63. This is one of the rarest British Colonial type coin and it rarely comes up for sale. ....................................... 3850.00
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Canada’s 5-cent could be next At the time Canada was introducing its $1 and $2 coins at the expense of bank notes of the same denominations there was talk of a circulating $5 coin being added to the mix. Canada is still waiting for this $5 coin, however now the talk has turned to the possible elimination of the 5-cent coin to follow the recent demise of the cent. Jean-Pierre Aubry is a former economist for the Bank of Canada who has been credited with leading much of the charge that resulted in the elimination of the cent. Aubry has posed the argument the cent should have actually been eliminated as early as 1982. These arguments are documented in papers and presentations he has made for the Desjardins Group. Aubrey is now associated with the Cirano inter-university research center in Quebec. He recently explained he sees the elimination of Canada’s 5-cent coin as part of a larger currency reform. These changes, in his view, could include a coin that would finally elimination the $5 bank note, a 20-cent coin denomination that would replace the existing 25-cent coin, a $200 bank note, and a reduction in the diameter of all circulating coins.
Now that Canada’s 1-cent coin is no longer being produced questions regarding the fate of the 5-cent coin are being raised.
To put this in perspective, Canada did have a 20-cent coin for one year, in 1858. The Bank of Canada had but has since eliminated the $1,000 bank note denomination because the denomination was viewed as giving organized crime a convenient way to store and transfer large amounts of cash undetected. 5-cent/Page 23
Big costs to dump Canada’s cent The Canadian government expects to save $11 million in production costs annually now that the 1 cent coin is no more. But, wait a minute, it appears this just might be too good to be true. There may be additional costs that weren’t factored into this figure. It is true it was costing the Royal Canadian Mint 1.6 cents to strike each 1 cent coin. Common sense says that the metal composition of the coin needed to be changed, manufacturing techniques and costs needed to be re-examined, or the coin needed to be discontinued. Now the denomination is in the process of being phased out it appears it will cost about $7.3 million annually to redeem the existing coins. There may have been as many as 35 billion of them struck over the past century. The daunting task of redemption of the coins was to begin on Feb. 4. According to the Dec. 19, 2012 issue of The Globe and Mail Toronto newspaper, “The analysis projects a net cost of about $38.3 million to redeem some 6 billion pennies expected to be turned in by consumers and financial institutions over the next six years. Costs include $53 million expected to be paid out to redeem the face value of the coins, as well as another $27 million in handling and administration costs by the Royal Canadian Mint. Recycling the zinc and copper from melt20
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ed down pennies will bring in about $42.5 million in revenue, leaving government in the red at just over $38 million. However, adding the $11 million in annual savings from not minting any more pennies, which ceased production May 4, 2012, still gives the government annual savings of almost $4 million over the expected six-year redemption period.” It could have been worse. The Canadian Finance Department considered a non-regulatory alternative option in which the department would have refused to pay for the returned coins. According to a cost-benefit analysis released by the department, “This option has been rejected because, without a government commitment to cover the redemption costs, Canadians might lose confidence in the value of the penny, and other circulating currency. This could threaten the integrity of the coinage system as the intrinsic value of Canadian currency is based on a high level of confidence in the currency system.” Banks are still coming out on the short end of this stick. Although banks are redeeming the coins they are only being reimbursed for the face value of what they redeem, not for the accompanying handling costs. Consumers will likely come out on the short end of this stick as well. The 1 cent coin will remain legal tender for
now, however it is anticipated transactions that price a good or service down to “the penny” will likely continue only on electronic transactions such as those involving payments made by debit or credit cards. Cash purchases are to be rounded to the nearest 5 cents, up or down. There is no government rule or regulation requiring a merchant to ever round down rather than up. The government simply issued a toothless statement in early 2012 saying, “Businesses are expected to round prices in a fair, consistent and transparent manner,” then cited a 2005 Bank of Canada study that concluded the inflationary impact of eliminating the penny would be “small or non-existent.” Consumers may want to rethink if the 1-cent coin was really a “nuisance” as Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty called it when addressing the House of Commons during early 2012. It was during this speech he announced its demise. At that time Flaherty said, “Pennies take up too much space on our dressers at home. They take up far too much time for small businesses trying to grow and create jobs.” Tell that to the bankers forced to redeem them without being compensated for the time their employees have to take 1-cent/Page 23
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Kenya uses more bank notes, fewer coins “Biting shortages” of coins and currency is the way the Dec. 20, 2012 issue of Business Daily described what is reported in the recently released annual report of the Central Bank of Kenya. According to the report, “[The] public preference for bank notes explains the high proportion of currency in circulation being in bank notes than coins.” The report indicated 97 percent of all currency in circulation is in the form of bank notes. Kenya has previously denied there is a shortage of coins in circulation. Now the CBK appears to be addressing this non-existent shortage by blaming the public. Business Daily quoted Central Bank of Kenya Governor Njuguna Ndung’u as saying, “We believe that the bulk of coins are held by members of the public... It is therefore clear that the problem of inadequacy of coins in circulation cannot be addressed by adding new coins but by ensuring that there is an efficient mechanism for re-circulating existing coins within the economy.” Business Daily continued, “The regulator said people preferred to store the bulky coins in their homes, cars and offices, causing scarcity.” Ndung’u may have said the problem can’t be addressed by supplying new coins, but in October and November 2012 there were 21 million new coins supplied to circulation by the central bank while “inefficient re-circulation” was being blamed for the lopsided balance between coins and bank notes and their popularity. This 21 million new coins is likely absent from the December CBK report, which published statistics through June 2012. The central bank has been waging a campaign it calls
Chomoa Coins that urges citizens to release coins into circulation they may be hoarding. On Nov. 26, 2012 Ndung’u said the bank has issued more than 1.31 billion coins with an estimated face value of 5.1 billion shillings into circulation that is “more than adequate to serve the economy,” however he did not indicate over what time span these coins had been issued. The recent CBK annual report indicated coins were in more frequent use in 2010 than in the fiscal year ending in June of 2012. During 2010 5-shilling coin use expanded by 12.8 percent, 10-shilling coins by 13 percent, and 20-shilling coins by 8.7 percent. Although the 40 shilling and 1 shilling are used less often these two denominations have been trending to be used more frequently than in the past, 128.4 percent and 6.5 percent respectively for the year ending in June 2012. Business Daily reported, “The proportion of coins has fallen to 3.07 from 3.88 percent in 2007 and every year has showed a downward trend even though the absolute amounts have risen. The coin shortage has been so severe as to create a situation where traders have been selling coins to retailers who need them most for customer change.” There are some questionable statistics being cited by the central bank. The cost of printing bank notes during 2011 and 2012 remained at 1.2 billion shilling, while the amount spent on striking coins declined from 584 million shilling in fiscal 2011 to 7 million during fiscal 2012. The way Business Daily worded it, “absolute amounts,” could this absolute amount suggest perhaps the Central Bank of Kenya has been favoring producing more bank notes than coins regardless of what the public may need?
Azerbaijan grapples with possible currency reform Should Azerbaijan issue higher denomination bank notes? Should it rethink what coins it issues? These are questions now being pondered by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. Central Bank of Azerbaijan Chairman Elman Rustamov is trying to answer these questions while keeping an eye on central bank currency practices elsewhere. On Dec. 15, 2012, he said, “In recent years the proportion of the existing notes in circulation with a large denomination - 50 and 100 manat, increased significantly, which is great for the state of financial stress. According to international practice, their share should not exceed 60 to 65 percent. According to our calculations, the introduction of circulation of new bank notes of 200 and 500 manat in the next five years will save up to 10 million euros.” Rustamov continued, “It is possible that after a certain period of time when
the country will need the removal from circulation of coins of low denomination, then we will have to streamline the structure of currency. In this case, it may be [necessary] to issue coins of large denominations. For example, in Europe there are metal coins of one and two euro, in Switzerland – at one and five Swiss francs.” Rustamov said it is general international practice to have seven to eight coin and seven to eight bank note denominations in circulation. Azerbaijan currently issues six coin and six bank note denominations. Regarding coins Rustamov said, “We are seriously examining this issue and in close consultation with international experts.” A 1-manat coin that could replace the bank note is under serious consideration. Rustamov said the 1-, 2-, and 5-kopek coins are not currently under consideration for retirement. The greater problem
is acceptance of the coins by the general public. Rustamov said the coins are legal tender, however there have been problems with people being willing to accept them. He said, “Our statistics show that the Azerbaijani economy actively needs these coins, and this year, the demand for them has increased significantly, and this trend will continue in the coming years. Our studies show that the scale of prices in Azerbaijan is at a level that the need for metal coins will still be maintained, and they are widely used in shopping centers.” Central bank statistics indicate 94 percent of the currency now in use is in bank note format, with 6 percent being in coins. Current bank note denominations are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 manat. Current coins are issued in denominations of 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 kopeks. Azerbaijan/Page 23 www.worldcoinnews.net / March 2013
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Vending machines, coins clash It appears there may be more than one way to make money when a country issues a new coin. Ask the many motorists who have been recently ticketed because they tried to use the new Abu Dhabi 1-dirham coin unsuccessfully in a parking meter. Motorists have had lots to say about the new coin, and none of it has been good. Abdullah Omar is an Egyptian who recently visited Abu Dhabi. He was quoted in the Jan. 2 local newspaper Xpress as saying, “I was slapped [with] a parking fine just because the machine kept on rejecting the new coins. I crossed the road and went to a restaurant to exchange my new coins for old ones. But by that time I had already got a fine.” An unnamed woman from India was quoted in the same article as saying, “I tried four coins but they all got rejected. I thought there was something wrong with the machine so I walked down to another machine at the far end of the road. Here too, the coins got rejected. I rushed back to my car but it was too late. There was a fine slip stuck under [the] windscreen wiper.” Abu Dhabi resident Prahlad Unni said, “The new coins are available everywhere. Most supermarkets give new coins as change. If we cannot use these coins in parking meters, then they are of no use because parking is a big headache for us.” Faisal Cheriyakunithala of the Desert Rose Cafeteria got his two dirhams worth in as well, saying: “We get at least a dozen people asking for exchanges. By evening we have only new coins left in our cash box.” Parking costs a mere two dirhams an hour, or 15 dirhams for the entire day. The cost of the parking ticket was not immediately available, but is likely more.
Whenever a new variety of a coin is introduced it appears to be a cardinal rule that the vending industry and the sight impaired should be consulted. It does not appear this happened in this situation. According to the Xpress article, “The Mawaqif call center said the machines are being updated to suit the new coins.” An unnamed call center staff member told Xpress, “We are getting complaints from a lot of people. And we are already in the process of updating the parking machines so that the new coins are accepted.” It takes 100 fils to equal one dirham. Abu Dhabi uses Arab Emirate coins in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 fils, and 1 dirham. Coins below the denomination of 25 fils rarely circulate. There have been numerous complaints that the 1-dirham coin is too close in diameter to the 50 fils and for that reason has become a problem when change is given from a cash transaction. The Emirate currency has been pegged to the US dollar since 1980 by the Central bank of the UAE. Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region have been planning a currency union, however the proposed common currency has already missed its initial introduction date of 2010. This isn’t the first time there has been trouble with the dirham in Abu Dhabi. During 2006 it was discovered the Philippines 1-peso coin was about the same size. The peso was worth about 8 fils at the time. Further problems were encountered when it was learned there were other foreign coins that could be used in Abu Dhabi vending machines as substitutes for the 1 dirham. These include the Australia 10 cents, Oman 50 baisa, Pakistan 5 rupee, and the Morocca 1 dirham.
Coins as small change currency nothing new David Harper’s “Class of ‘63” column in the Jan. 22 issue of Numismatic News begins, “Only crooks and poor people use cash. “Did that statement get your attention? It got mine. I read a story called “The End of Cash?” in the Dec. 31, 2012, issue of Barron’s, a popular financial weekly.” The Barron’s article is only the latest of many salvos addressing not only the use of cash versus alternative currency vehicles, but if coins may eventually become a thing of the past due to their low purchasing power. Do you think this trend of coins becoming small change rather than a significant monetary item is symptomatic of our times? Do you think that during the 19th and early 20th century prior to the withdrawal of gold coins these gold coins were what were commonly found in circulation? Well, think again. Nathan Lewis wrote about this subject in an article focused on the late 19th and 22
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early 20th century world gold standard. The article appears in the Jan. 3 issue of Forbes magazine. According to Lewis, “Contrary to popular belief people generally did not conduct commerce with gold coins. Yes, gold coins existed, but people mostly used paper bank notes and bank transfers, just as they do today…These gold coins were probably not used actively, and served more as a savings device, in a coffee can for example.” Lewis continues, “Silver coins were also used, but by then they had become token coins, just like our token coins today. By 1910 most countries in the world officially had ‘monometallic’ monetary systems, with gold alone as the standard of currency value.” Although Lewis doesn’t explain it this way, think about the contemporary purchasing power of a British gold sovereign, a Swiss gold 20 franc, or a U.S. $5 half eagle. Each of these coins represented
a week’s salary for the average working person. Would you carry your entire salary for one week in your pocket in cash and in the form of a single coin? Lewis quotes some interesting statistics from Arthur Bloomfield’s 1959 book Monetary Policy Under the International Gold Standard: 1880-1914. Among those statistics are reserve ratios of some of the central banks around the world. The thrust of Lewis’ article is in support of the use of gold and the gold standard. He concludes his article with an attack on Keynesian economic theory, floating currencies, and what he calls “funny money notions” while he calls for a “superlative world gold standard system.” Regardless, without intending to do so Lewis illustrates nicely that coins were already taking a back seat to bank notes and other substitute currency instruments even prior to World War I. Considering coins are still used today, so much for “the end of cash” suggestion.
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New kinds of unusual money surface Cowry shells, Katanga crosses, Kissi pennies, and more come to mind when someone speaks of primitive or odd and curious money. That’s history. Mobile phone money is now. Collectors of odd and curious money may have to use some imagination to figure out how to form a collection of this more modern version of this usually pre-coinage money. According to the January 19 issue of The Economist, “This sort uses pre-paid mobile-airtime minutes as a de facto currency that can be transferred between phones, exchanged for cash with dealers who rent out phones, or bartered for goods and services.” The pre-paid minutes have been reported being spent in stores or exchanged for physical cash in African countries including Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. Advantages of airtime money included not having to rely on the economic stability of a government, the rate of inflation, or the amount of physical coins and bank notes in circulation. As an example, airtime money is of more value than are small chocolates typically given out as change in inflation-racked Zimbabwe. According to The Economist, “The use of airtime as currency is fueled by the growing ease of sending minutes abroad. A Dublin
5-cent/from Page 20 Aubrey does not view the elimination of the cent as being inflationary, even though the Canadian government has not mandated how prices should be rounded, inviting rounding price up exclusively. He also sees Canada evolving into a cashless society in about 50 years, something that has not happened anywhere else on earth. Cambodia attempted unsuccessfully to become a cashless society when it was under the Pol Pot communist dictorship. Soviet dictator Vladimir Lenin once said he forsaw gold becoming so worthless he would use it to make a tiolet. Denmark has encouraged the use of smart cards in place of coins and bank notes, but has yet to totally eliminate physical currency. Aubry admitted, “Physical money will be around for a long time ... another 50 years, probably. Cash is anonymous, and that’s a property a lot of people do like.” At the moment Canada is heading in a different direction. It has recently introduced a polymer composition $5 bank note and plans to follow this with polymer notes for all existing bank note
1-cent/from Page 20 to process the “nuisance.” At least 17 countries have over the past four decades ceased using what had been their lowest denomination coin. This sta-
firm called Ezetop, for example, sells airtime for 238 telecoms firms via the web, text messaging and about 450,000 shops in 20 countries.” Airtime currency does have its detractors, especially central banks in the countries where airtime currency is becoming popular. Central banks have the sole authority to issue money, which is what network operators are doing when issuing airtime currency. Another potential problem is criminals and terrorist groups that could use airtime currency to move money without being detected. This has already gained the attention of the Financial Action Task Force in Paris, an intergovernmental organization. Right now there is no limit to the amount of value that can be transferred using airtime currency. And, if you as a collector of odd and curious money don’t think this is enough of a headache, what about the experimental Coca Cola machines at Miami Ad School Madrid where hugs or songs rather than money can be exchanged for soda? This is part of a proposed Worldwide Machine multiple currency vending machine experiment that uses sensor technology already in use in Automatic Teller Machines.
denominations. Not only are the polymer notes more durable than paper composition notes, but they are also significantly more challenging to counterfeit. On Jan. 2 Finance Canada spokesman David Barnabe said the government has no plans to eliminate the 5-cent coin. Nevertheless Aubry has his supporters. Kim Lockie, a former president of the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association has been quoted as saying, “As far as our industry is concerned, eliminating the penny is a good step and a smart business decision,” adding, “We suggest the nickel go at the same time.” Canada’s 5-cent coin has in many ways mirrored the evolution of the United state’s nickel The Canadian coin began as a .925 fine or sterling silver issue in 1858. It became a nickel composition coin in 1922. In 1982 the denomination was changed to a copper-nickel composition in which only 25 percent is nickel. In 2000 the nickel content was reduced to 2 percent. The coin now in circulation is composed of 94.5 percent steel and 3.5 percent copper.
tistic ignores that at one time the United States used a half cent, while Great Britain at one time used a half farthing, farthing, and a halfpenny. In each instance the cost of production and the decreasing purchasing power of the coin led to its demise.
Azerbaijan/from Page 21 Bank notes typically last for between three and five years in circulation, while coins have a life span of about 20 years. The 1- and 5-manat bank notes are used most frequently. For this reason these two denominations have a lower life expectancy of only 1.5 to two years. The Soviet ruble was replaced with the Azerbaijan manat in 1992. Coins were introduced in denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50 kopek, at first in brass and copper-nickel, then later in aluminum. Initially bank notes were issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 250 manat. Due to inflation notes as high as 50,000 manat were in circulation by 1996. There was confusion due to both “old” and “new” manat bank notes being used simultaneously during the currency reform of 2005 to 2006. Coins, which had not been in wide use since 1993, were re-denominated as “new manat” and re-introduced into circulation. Newer coins in 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, and 50 kopek denominations were introduced, with all “old” manat currency demonetized at the end of 2006. New manat bank notes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 manat. At the time this article was being written the official exchange rate was 0.7849 manat to the U.S. dollar. www.worldcoinnews.net / March 2013
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Hoard coins get insert Professional Coin Grading Service has created a special symbolic “Canadian Gold Reserve” insert for Royal Canadian Mint hoard gold coins submitted to PCGS for grading and certification. The RCM recently began selling 30,000 early 20th century gold coins that had been in Bank of Canada storage vaults for decades. The 30,000 are from a hoard of 300,000 $5 and $10 denomination coins dated 1912, 1913 and 1914, the first years of Canadian government gold coinage. The remaining 270,000 gold pieces in the hoard have been melted. The “Canadian Gold Reserve” designation labels feature the Red Ensign, the flag of Canada at the time the coins were struck, and the shield depicted on the flag that is part of the design on the gold coins in the hoard. Sandy Campbell, owner of Proof Positive Coins Ltd. in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, was enthusiastic about PCGS’ new Canadian Gold Reserve labels. “PCGS really nailed it,” she said. “It’s an impressive insert with the retro look of using the Red Ensign flag. It’s another great example of the cool concepts PCGS comes up with, and this will help with the marketing of these coins.” To obtain the Canadian Gold Reserve label, submit coins to PCGS in their original Royal Canadian Mint sealed capsules containing the RCM logo. Upon request with the submission order, the capsules
A colorful and symbolic PCGS insert holder now is available for certification of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint/Bank of Canada hoard of early 20th century gold coins. (Photo courtesy PCGS.)
will be returned to submitters. PCGS Secure service is not required, but coins must be submitted at the Standard Service level or higher. There is no additional charge for Canadian Gold Reserve designation; normal submission fees apply. For more information, contact PCGS Customer Service at (800) 447-8848 or visit online at www.pcgs.com/news/ PCGS-Commemorates-Canada-FirstGold-Coins.
Chicago paper money show set One of the most important paper money events in the world is just around the corner as the 19th annual Chicago Paper Money Expo takes place March 7-10 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare. “Reports we’ve received from FUN and NYINC indicate the numismatic market is off to a strong start this winter, and we’re looking forward to keeping that going in Chicago,” said Scott Tappa, convention chairman and KP Numismatics publisher. “It seems like only yesterday that our paper money friends gathered with us at the Crowne Plaza, and we are excited to see everyone again.” CPMX, as always, will be headlined by a signature sale from Lyn Knight Currency Auctions. The bourse will feature more than 70 dealers and affiliated organizations from around the country and around the world. To make reservations at the Crowne Plaza, call 877-337-5793 and mention “Chicago Paper Money Expo” to receive the show rate. For more show details, visit www. cpmxshow.com.
Federal jury rules Silver dollar sets world record in favor of NGC
A U.S. 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar that brought more than $10 million at auction in January now holds the record for the highest price ever realized for a rare coin at auction. Rare coin auctioneer Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducted the sale of the recordsetting Cardinal Collection on Jan. 24. The highlight of the evening was the $10,016,875 sale to Legend Numismatics of the coveted 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, a superb Gem Specimen example. This set a new world-record price for any coin. Attended by hundreds of enthusiasts, collectors, investors and dealers, and resulting in nearly $27 million in rare coins crossing the block, the auction of The Cardinal Collection and other important consignments took place as part of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries New York Americana Sale. “To be a part of this historical occasion 24
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A 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar holds the record for being sold for the highest price at auction.
is nothing short of amazing!” said Chris Napolitano, president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries. One of the greatest American numismatic landmarks, the 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar is the finest known example of its kind. A close study of its characteristics suggests that it may well be the first specimen struck of the first year of the silver dollar and was carefully preserved for posterity.
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® has successfully defended itself in a lawsuit filed by patent attorney Duane C. Blake. In Duane C. Blake v. Professional Coin Grading Service, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America, and Collectors Universe, Inc., Blake claimed to have invented a system for grading eye appeal and alleged that NGC misappropriated his marketing plan, NGC said in a press release. On Jan. 11, a 12-person federal jury unanimously decided in favor of NGC. Since 2000, NGC says it has used its Star designation, a registered trademark of NGC, to indicate coins that possess exceptional eye appeal. Blake had further claimed ownership of the Plus designation, which was introduced by NGC in May 2010 and had been used in the rare coin industry for decades prior, according to the NGC. Edward G. Sponzilli of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus represented NGC.
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003 KM-111 1852 ¼-Sol XF/AU................65 079 KM-677 1823 Farthing XF ..................75 080 KM-725 1843 Farthing XF ..................30 CANADA 004 1859 Cent XF .......................................7 081 KM-753 1884 Farthing XF/AU ............12 005 1907 Cent R-B Unc ............................25 082 KM-73 1884 Farthing R-B Unc ...........28 006 1918 Cent R-B Unc ............................20 083 KM-790 1898 Cent R-B Unc...............50 007 1874-H PL4 5-Ct F-VF ........................40 084 KM-869 1950 Cent Unc......................35 008 1875-H LD 5-Ct VG-F .......................175 085 KM-730 1886 3-Pence Unc ................60 009 1885 5-Ct VF ......................................42 086 KM-777 1901 3-Pence MS63.............20 010 1891 5-Ct F ..........................................6 087 KM-813 1918 3-Pence MS63.............15 011 1907 5-Ct XF-AU ................................12 088 KM-813 1919 3-Pence MS63.............15 012 1917 5-Ct MS60.................................22 089 KM-813 1920 3-Pence MS63.............15 013 1918 5-Ct MS60 toned.......................22 090 KM-760 1888 6-P MS63 ....................50 014 1920 5-Ct MS60.................................27 091 KM-799 1902 6-P MS63 ....................65 015 1922 5-Ct Lg. Size AU ........................12 GUATEMALA 016 1926 N-G 5-Ct VG-F ...........................40 092 KM-238.2 1938 5-Cent Gem ..............18 017 1926 N-G 5-Ct AU-55.......................120 GUADELOUPE 018 1934 5-Ct AU-55 ................................18 093 KM-46 1921 1-Fr XF ..........................30 019 1871 10-Ct VF ..................................125 094 KM-46 1921 1-Fr Unc ......................105 020 1888 10-Ct VF ....................................38 HAWAII 021 1908 10-Ct VF ....................................60 095 KM-5 1883 25-Ct VF-XF .....................50 022 1911 10-Ct XF ....................................35 HONDURAS 023 1914 10-Ct XF-AU Nice ......................35 096 KM-51 1883-P 50-Ct Abt XF ..............60 024 1928 10-Ct MS60...............................65 IRELAND 025 1872 25-Ct F-VF .................................35 097 KM-2 1933 ½-Penny R-B Unc..........400 026 1915 25-Ct G-VG .................................7 ISRAEL (PALESTINE) 027 1921 25-Ct G .......................................4 098 KM-2 1927 2-Mils Unc.......................16 028 1921 25-Ct Abt VF..............................35 099 KM-7 1940 100-Mils Ch Unc ...........115 029 1927 25-Ct VF ....................................85 NAPLES-SICILY 030 1945 Dollar XF .................................150 100 C-153c 1856 120-Grani VF ................35 031 1946 Dollar AU...................................65 101 C-761 1859 120-Grani XF ................100 032 1949 Dollar AU...................................28 ITALY-PROPER NEW BRUNSWICK-CANADA 102 KM-38 1905 2-Cent XF Key................40 033 KM-1 1843 Token Half Penny.............30 103 KM-42 1918 5-Cent R-B Unc .............16 034 1864 5-Ct Sm-6 VF ..........................175 104 KM-51 1911 10-Ct VF ..........................7 035 1862 20-Ct F ......................................25 105 KM-36 1903 25-Ct Unc ....................150 NEW FOUNDLAND 106 KM-61.2 1920 R.E. 50-Ct VF ................6 036 1880 Cent Rd-O VF ............................18 107 KM-61.2 1921 R.E. 50-Ct VF ................7 037 1885 Cent F-VF ..................................50 108 KM-61.1 1925 P.E. 50-Ct XF...............15 038 1904 Cent VF-XF ................................18 109 KM-45 1910 1-Lira Unc ...................210 039 1908 5-Ct XF ......................................25 110 KM-57 1915 1-Lira XF........................22 040 1929 5-Ct Nice Orig MS60+ Choice Coin 111 KM-32 1907 1-Lira VF........................12 Only ......................................................110 112 KM-46 1912 2-Lira XF........................65 041 1945-C 5-Ct MS60 .............................20 113 KM-8.3 1874-M 5-Lira XF ..................35 042 1882-H 10-Ct VF ..............................105 114 KM-4 1871-R 5-Lira XF+ Scarce Cats at 043 1888 10-Ct VF Scarce ......................165 $400 Only .............................................300 NOVA SCOTIA 115 KM-8.3 1875-M 5-Lira VF+ ................35 044 KM-1 1824 ½-Cent VF+ .....................25 116 KM-68.1 1928 10-Lira XF...................95 045 KM-5 1856 ½-Cent XF-AU .................30 117 KM-96 1957 100-Lira BU Key Date Gem CANADA BANK TOKEN-BELLEVILLE BU ..........................................................90 ISSUE 118 KM-96.1 1958 AU/Unc 100 Lira .........10 046 LC-22B 1837/ND R-B Unc................125 JAMAICA 047 LC-31B1 1837/ND Brn AU..................85 119 KM-21 1906 Farthing XF ......................8 CENTRAL AM REPUBLIC 120 KM-21 1909 Farthing XF ....................12 048 KM-21 1831 Crf 1-Real VF .................65 121 KM-16 1897 ½-Cent XF .....................16 CHINA-KWANGTUNG 122 KM-23 1910 Cent Abt XF ...................10 049 Y-149 ND 1890-05 5-Cent AU/Unc.....85 JAPAN CHINA-KIRIN 123 C-129 N.D. 1868-69 Shu-Isshu Gin 050 Y-179.1 1899-07 5-Ct VF ...................75 VF ...........................................................22 COOK ISLANDS 124 Y-15 1874 1-Rin XF-AU........................8 051 KM-58 1990 50-Dollars BU Mint $600 125 Y-15 1875 1-Rin XF............................20 Rare........................................................45 126 Y-16.1 1873 ½-Sen R-B Unc ............165 COSTA RICA 127 Y-20 1899 1-Sen Scarce Unc ...........110 052 KM-191 1970 5-Colones Pr ...............20 128 Y-22 1873 5-Sen T-II XF.....................95 CUBA 129 Y-22 1873 5-Sen T-I VF ......................20 053 KM-A12 1915 10-Cent Unc Lite Toning 130 Y-22 1875 5-Sen XF ...........................25 Scarce ....................................................75 131 Y-22 1877 5-Sen T-I AU Shallow........45 054 KM-22 1935 Peso MS-60 ................115 132 Y-2 1870 10-Sen Shallow VF-XF ........24 DANZIG 133 Y-2 1870 10-Sen Deep XF-AU ............60 055 KM-14 1619 ¼-Th VF+ Scarce ...........65 134 Y-23 1898 10-Sen XF .........................10 DANISH WEST INDIES 135 Y-3 1871 20-Sen Deep XF/AU ..........135 056 KM-70 1878 10-Ct XF-AU ..................50 136 Y-24 1897 20-Sen VF ...........................5 DENMARK 137 Y-24 1898 20-Sen XF ...........................8 057 KM-765 1858 16-Sk AU .....................45 138 Y-A25.2 1880 1-Yen Nice Unc ..........800 058 KM-792.1 1888 1-Ore VF ...................25 139 Y-A25.3 1905 1-Yen XF-AU ................50 059 KM-794.2 1904 5-Ore VF+ .................65 KOREA 060 KM-798.1 1875 2-Kr VF-XF................60 140 KM-1125 1906 1-Chon XF-AU ...........40 061 KM-798.2 1899 2-Kr VF .....................50 MEXICO FRANCE 141 KM-304 1822 8-R VF .......................135 062 KM-694.9 1813-L 5-Fr F-VF ...............40 142 KM-370.5 1825 6ARS ½-R F .............20 063 K-888.2 1946-C 5-Fr Unc ...................25 143 KM-370.9 1847 More ½-R VF+ ..........25 GERMAN STATES BAVARIA 144 KM-370.2 1852 C/GBC ½-R VF ..........35 064 KM-996 1912-D 3-Mk Unc.................35 145 KM-370.2 1856/5 C/CE ½-R F Scr .....15 065 KM-515 1913 3-Mk VF-XF .................18 146 KM-372.8 1828 MO/JM 1-R Old style BREISACH choice coin orig. VF+/XF .........................30 066 KM-3 1633 Klippe 48-Kr VF .............550 147 KM-372.10 1829 ZS/RO 1-R VF .........15 PRUSSIA 148 KM-375.6 1868 MOPH 4-F VF............55 067 KM-523 1909 3-Mark XF....................17 149 KM-374.11 1869 PIRS 4-R VF-XF ......55 068 KM-538 1914 3-Mark XF....................17 150 KM-377.12 1861 PI R.G. 8-R AU .......85 ROSTOCK 151 KM-396 1869 CA 5-Ct F Scarce type 069 KM-128 1798 F.L. 1-Pf VF-XF.............20 hard to find only .....................................25 SAX-COBURG-GOTHA 152 KM-407 1876 Asl Dot 50-Ct F ... crudely 070 C-91 1833 3-Kr XF .............................16 made ......................................................20 SPEYER 153 KM-407.8 1876 ZSS 50-Cent VF scarce 071 KM-19 1717 1/6-Th Klippe 200th Ann cats $200 sell only ...............................125 Reformation Abt XF Great Klippe Coin Cats 154 KM-407.2 1881 CNG 50-Cent F..........90 $950 Only .............................................700 155 KM-407.5 1894 Hog 50-Cent XF ..........5 WURZBURG 156 KM-419 1906 2-Cent XF ....................18 072 KM-355 1760 ½-Pf XF .......................27 157 KM-420 1915 2-Cent Nice orig Unc ...50 NURNBURG-JETTON 158 KM-421 1905 5-Cent Unc Rare ........275 073 Mith-2062 N.D. City View Brass Jetton 159 KM-421 1910 5-Cent Ch Unc .............50 VF Only ...................................................10 160 KM-422 1915 5-Cent XF ....................12 161 KM-422 1915 5-Cent R-B UNC ........110 GERMANY-PROPER 074 KM-9.1 1887-A 20-Pf Unc .................35 162 KM-422 1926 5-Cent R-B Unc .........175
163 KM-436 1919 20-Cent Unc ..............115
MOZAMBIQUE 164 KM-66 1936 1-Esc Scarce XF Cats $150 sell only ..................................................85
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NETHERLANDS 165 KM-51 1826 ½-Cent Abt XF Choice coin xtra-rare cats $6000 in XF sell only ...2,500 166 KM-91 1862 5-Ct Ch MS63................45 167 KM-91 1869 5-Ct F ..............................4 168 KM-80 1885 10-Cent Unc ..................85 169 KM-185 1970 10-Gulders Unc ...........18
PATAGONIA-ARAUCANIA 170 X-21 1988 100-Peso C-N Crown Ch BU Cats $30 sell only ...................................20
LIECHTENSTEIN 171 Y-22 1990 10-Frank Pr Scarce ...........34
IRAN 172 KM-1188 1971 200 Rials Proof Choice in orig blue case about 2-Oz of silver only ........................................................65
POLAND 173 KM-PR148 1966 BU Silver 100-Zloty Proba in orig 3-coin box scarce............105
PUERTO RICO 174 KM-20 1896 5-Cent VF ......................45 175 KM-24 1895 Peso VF .......................525
RUSSIA 176 C-118.4 1811 H.C. 2-KP XF................35 177 Y-22a.1 1887 2-KP XF ........................12 178 KM-21.a3 1915 20-KP XF-AU ............10 179 Y-58.2 1913 50-KP AU/Unc................29
SARAWAK 180 KM-3 1863 Cent VF+ ..........................25
S. RHODESIA 181 KM-9 1937 3-Pence Ch BU ................55 182 KM-12 1937 2-Shillings VF ................20 183 KM-19 1940 2 Shillings XF ..............100 184 KM-19 1941 2-Shillings XF ..............120
SPAIN 185 KM-450 1812 8-Mari VF ....................20 186 KM-476.2 1816 Madrid 4-Reales VF-XF nice choice coin scarce ..........................75 187 KM-611.2 1860 10-Reales XF 6-Pt ....65 188 KM-676 1877 (77) 5-Pstas VF ...........35
STRAITS 189 KM-5 1862 ½-Ct R-B Unc ................300 190 KM-2 1845 ½-Ct XF ...........................85 191 KM-27 1916 ¼-Cent Brn Unc.............20 192 KM-6 1862 Cent XF ............................50 193 KM-10 1901 5-Ct AU..........................65 194 KM-296 1927 10-Ct Gem Unc............30 195 KM-12 1874-H 20-Ct VF Mint $45,000 Cats $250 only .....................................175 196 KM-13 1887 50-Ct VF ......................110 197 KM-13 1898 50-Ct VF Cats $180 sell .90 198 KM-13 1900-H 50-Ct VG-F Sm scr on rev F Cats $250 only ...............................85 199 KM-23 1902 50-Ct Abt VF ................100 200 KM-23 1903 50-Ct VF tiny dig Cats $240 sell only .......................................135
SWEDEN 201 KM-755 1892 10-Ore Unc-Ch ............50 202 KM-741 1875 1-Kr XF-AU ................100
SWITZERLAND 203 KM-3.1 1857 Cent VF .........................30 204 KM-3.1 1880 Cent XF .........................35 205 KM-3.2 1906 Cent XF .........................30 206 KM-5 1850 5-Ct F No Mint ...............100 207 KM-27a 199-B 10-Ct XF .....................45 208 KM-21 1912 2-Fr XF ..........................30
VATICAN CITY 209 KM-83.1 1963 500 Lira ......................25
YEMAN 210 KM-4 1969 2-Riyal PR .......................40
NEW CANADA 211 1874-H PL-4 5-Ct VF-XF ....................45 212 191 5-Ct XF-AU ..................................15 213 1911 5-Ct XF ......................................13 214 1912 5-Ct XF-AU ................................15 215 1918 10-Ct AU-55 ..............................18 216 1930 10-Ct AU/Unc ............................20 217 1937 10-Ct MS60+...............................8 218 1922 5-Ct AU-55 ................................12 219 1924 5-Ct AU .....................................15 220 1926 N-6 5-Ct AU-50 .........................75 221 1928 N-6 5-Ct AU ..............................15 222 1929 5-Ct AU .....................................15 223 1911 10-Ct XF+ ..................................20 224 1918 10-Ct AU ...................................20 225 1943 25-Ct MS63...............................12
U.S. numismatics remained the core of Heritage Auctions’ business in 2012 with an impressive $218.68 million total in sales in 2012, including $174.51 million sold during its Signature® Auctions. World and Ancient coin sales have seen stunning growth over the last four years and increased 40 percent to $37.2 million last year – a record achievement bolstered by growth across the board. “Heritage is attracting new buyers across more categories than ever before,” said Steve Ivy, co-chairman and CEO of Heritage Auctions. Heritage experienced its fourth straight year of record sales in 2012: more than $860 million, the highest tally yet for the world’s third largest auction house and largest auctioneer of high-end collectibles. “Diversification ... has been key to our success,” Ivy said. During 2012, Heritage again invested in technology to make bidding easier on HA.com and through HeritageLive!, its proprietary bidding software. Clients may now sign in using PayPal, the most popular payment method used by collectors on mobile devices. Clients also may now request text messages to their smartphones when lots they are bidding on, tracking, or consigning are coming up for auction. The growth has sparked expansion in staff at the firm’s Dallas headquarters as well as its locations in New York, San Francisco and Beverly Hills. For more on the firm, visit www.ha.com.
NEW FOUNDLAND 226 1873 10-Ct F-VF .................................85 227 1899 50-Ct XF ....................................90
STRAITS – SLAB – NGC 228 1874-H Straits 10-Ct AU-58 Remick Coll Very Scarce ..........................................350 229 1883 Straits 10-Ct VF-35 Scarce date only ......................................................225
CANADA 230 1949 MS66P White ..........................125
CYPRUS 231 1963 5-Pc D.S. No box ......................15
ITALY 232 KM-40 1916 1-Ct Ch Unc Red 5-Pcs Cats $20 Sell 5-Pcs ................................50 233 KM-41 1915 2-Ct Ch Unc Red 5-Pks Cats $25 5 Pcs .......................................75
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Public attendance declined this year at the New York International Numismatic Convention. The show unfolded at a time when talk of a “fiscal cliff ” had been dominating the news for weeks. Other economic problems await action by Congress. We shall see if the numismatic business is impacted. For this ad: For handling & insurance, add $3 in U.S., $9 elsewhere. NO FEE for domestic $100+ orders. Any special shipping instructions? NY only: Add tax! Items guaranteed genuine. 21-day return privilege. Australia 1879. International Exhibition in Sydney. Obv.: Female holds shield & wreath, implements of industry at her feet, expo building. Rev.: “C. Thorn. First Award Etc.”, wreath of Australian plants. Bronze, 76mm by J.S. & A.B. Wyon. Small scuffs, traces of a cleaning agent on obverse, still a very nice orange prooflike XF..........................$125
Austria “1811.” Obv.: Archduke Johann, head right., in oval among clouds; below, the Joanneum, in Graz, Austria’s first public museum, which he founded. Rev.: Young woman holds out scroll to a youth & points to a shield, depicting a rearing crowned beast, leaning on an oak tree. Building is now part of a scientific research complex. Silver, 47mm by Detler. He was most active c.1820. Beautiful choice blazing orange Proof, just touches of friction ......................................................$260 1865, March 12. 500th anniversary of the founding of the University of Vienna. Obv.: The founder, Duke Rudolph IV, crowned & seated, hands founding document to the chancellor. Rev.: Two standing men represent science & youth; latter lights torch. Bronze, 79mm by Radnitzky. Another achievement in late 1800s medallic art in Austria. Unc., touches of friction ..............................$225 1869, October 4. 50th anniversary of the first Austrian savings bank. Obv.: Seated female holds fasces and cornucopia, from which flower petals fall; bees buzz at hive. Rev.: Text in wreath. Bronze, 63mm by Anton Scharff. Sumptuous prooflike red, blue & yellow Unc ..............................................................................$135 1877. Obv. Dr. Cajetan von Felder, mayor of Vienna, bust right. Rev.: Three allegorical figures. He was a renowned entomologist, specializing in moths & butterflies. Bronze, 64mm by Anton Scharff. Buy it for the stunning reverse tableaux, one of Scharff ’s lesser-known masterpieces. Colorful unc., traces of friction.........................................................................$165
Belgian Congo 1956. 50th anniversaries of an international forestry company and of social work in the Congo. Obv.: In four scenes, Congolese men work to secure the natural bounty of the forest. Rev.: Congolese mother hands one of her three children to a white female. Bronze, 86mm by Brunet. Nice art. Choice brown AU ..........................$135
Canada 1868. Award of the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association. Obv.: Two soldiers, holding rifles, shake hands in front of large crowned shield. Rev.: Text. Bronze, 45mm. Deep brown AU..................................$82
Estonia 1942. New Year’s Plaque. Obv.: Standing knight holds shield, the Hermann Castle in Narva in the background. Rev.: Hanger, concave of obverse The Germans had taken over; ultimately, 98% of the city was destroyed. The castle was renovated. A white alloy, 110x156mm plaque. Rare. Well done, a light gray high-relief choice AU................................................................................$225
France 1773. Jeton. The estates of Walloon Flanders. Obv.: Louis XV, head right. Rev.: Shield. Silver, 34mm octagonal by B. Duvivier. Plain edge. Feuardent—7186; Mitchiner—3645. Fine-VF, small pitting, with unusual numerous small patches of intense orange & green ..$72 “1818.” Jeton. Obv.: “Council of Arbitration of Lyon,” scales of justice in wreath.” Rev.: A cornucopia on either side of the Lyon shield, wings of an eagle above. Silver, 34mm by Montagny. (M & F—unlisted.) Orange & blue AXF, a few scuffs ...........................................................$72 “1838, July 7” (struck 1845-1860). Jeton. Obv.: Genius of Commerce embraces shields & crowns, two locomotives billow smoke. Rev.: “Opening of Paris to Orleans Rail Route” in oak & laurel wreath. Silver, 37mm octagonal by Antoine Bovy. Mitchiner—3930 (he values at 80 Pounds in VF). Orange & blue VF-XF, a rim tap .....$125 “1844” (struck 1845-1860). Jeton. Wreath of wheat, oak & grapes around a crowned shield, “Maritime Insurance Society of Bordeaux.” Rev.: Sailing ship passes lighthouse. Silver, 34.5mm octagonal. M—unlisted. Nice art detail. Prooflike AU, faint scuffing .........................$87 ND (struck 1845-1860). Obv.: Female, head right, in classic helmet featuring a healthy-looking mermaid. Rev.: “University of France Library Commission.” Silver, 38mm by Alphee Dubois. Light gray AXF ..................$67 1851 (struck 1860-1879). Obv.: Jeton. Head of unicorn in front of anchor topped by wall crown. Rev.: “General Assembly of Shipping Companies” in laurel wreath. Matte silver, 42mm by Barre. M—unlisted. Gray XF, small rim tap .................................................................$82
“1866” (struck 1880-1930). Obv.: “Nautical Sports of Amiens,” two long-necked birds embrace shield, anchor behind. Rev.: “Society Founded in 1866.” Silver, 34mm. Bright XF+ ....................................................................$72 ND (c.1900). Obv.: Man kneels before Virgin, kisses feet of a radiant baby Jesus, sheep in field. Rev.: Youth kneels at altar, holds crucifix. Bronze, 73mm by Dupre. XF+..............................................................................$110 ND (c.1920). Joan of Arc. Obv.: Bust right, in armor & feathered helmet. Rev.: Violin, other instruments in laurel wreath. Bronze, 49mm. High-relief XF-AU....$105 Louis XIV Medals Jean Mauger (died 1722) created a long series celebrating the achievements—many of them military—of the reign of the “Sun King.” Although a contemporary of the king, he created many of his medals after the events depicted. This is a relatively inexpensive series. The four listed here are all copper, 41mm, and have Louis’ portrait, head right. All are in “Medailles de Louis XIV” by Jean-Paul Divo (Spink 1982). 1688. Capture of Phillipsburg. Rev.: Victory holds arrow, city in background. Victory prevented the imperial army from invading Alsace. Divo---222. AU, a rather faint spot; a double strike on reverse leaves easily visible ghost letters ...........................................................................$110 1688. The Campaign of the Dauphin (Notably, he captured Phillipsburg, a bridgehead across the Rhine.) Rev.: He presents several crowns to the king. Louis, “The Grand Dauphin", predeceased his father, a victim of smallpox. Divo—223. AU...........................................$110 1689. Capture of Campredon, Spain. Rev.: Winged Victory, carrying wreath, flies above mountains & clouds. Divo—227 AU, a few scattered flecks ...........$100 1690. The Three Victories. Rev.: The king, pointing, gives order to Victory, who strides off with three arrows and a palm frond. Divo—231. AU, small spot at rim.........$100
1936, March 29. Flight to Berlin. Obv.: Two Zeppelins, LZ-127 & LZ-129, above Brandenburg Gate. Rev.: A soldier stands with a rifle & a worker gives a Nazi salute, in front of a small monument labeled “99%” and topped by an eagle standing on a swastika. On that same day, a Reichstag election was held, and 99% voted approval in a plebiscite on Hitler’s foreign policy. Cast bronze, 115mm by Karl Goetz. Kienast—516. This is one of the great Goetz rarities. In the comprehensive Moeller 2006 auction, a specimen hammered at 862.50 Euros, including fees. It was no better than this medal. XF ................................................................................$1,100 1938, March 13 & September 29 (Munich agreement). Obv.: Hitler, head right. Rev.: Cross above orb, “The Greater German Reich Has Arisen.” .835 silver, 38mm by Hanisch & Concee. C & H—114. Gray matte AU ....$145
Great Britain 1840. Obv.: G.G. Leveson Gower, 2d Duke of Sutherland, head left. Rev.: Text. Bronze, 50mm. BHM—1963. AU, a couple scuffs..................................................................$57 1851. Great Exhibition. Obv.: Prince Albert, head left. Rev.: A globe with a wreath, “Exhibitor.” Bronze, 44mm by W. Wyon, in red box, rather worn, with cream plush & tan felt interior. BHM—2463; Eimer---1459. Lovely Unc., traces of friction................................................$125 1910. Shooting award. Obv.: An archer from the Middle Ages stands by a soldier of 1860. Rev.: An “Imperial Challenge Shield” with an emblem labeled “For King and Empire”; around, “Presented by R.W. Schumacher.” Bronze, 42mm. XF-AU, a light edge bruise...............$135
Netherlands 1832. Award of the Cholera Commission of Amsterdam. Obv.: City arms, featuring two lions standing by crowned shield. Rev.: Named (engraved) to “F.J. Fisler.” Silver, 30.5mm by Schouberg. Issued during the second cholera pandemic, and a “must” for a medical collection. Choice orange & blue-green AU, just friction ..........$185
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ND (c.1800). Confirmation medal. Obv.: Jesus blesses two children. Rev.: Chalice & Bible on altar, around which a snake swallows its tail. Silver, 42mm by Daniel Loos. Sommer—B2. Blazing orange Proof, light hairlines .......................................................................$160 ND (c.1800) Confirmation medal. Jesus blesses child who kneels before him. Rev.: Altar prepared for communion. Silver, 36mm by Daniel Loos. Sommer—B3. Choice XF+..............................................................................$125 ND (c.1800). Birthday gift. Obv.: Guardian angel raises hand toward radiant sky, holds lyre & wreath. Rev.: Text. Silver, 40mm by Daniel Loos. Sommer—B44. For toning enthusiasts. Choice AU, a dazzling rainbow of yellow, blue-green & orange ...................................................$160 ND (1855). Obv.: Façade of Bonn Cathedral. Rev.: Interior. Bronze, 59mm by Jacques Wiener. XF, patches of tarnish .....................................................................$165 N.D. (c.1870). Prize medal of the Stettin Horse Lottery. Obv.: City shield (standing griffin) & wall crown. Rev.: Man holds rearing horse, boy holds box, younger boy holds winning ticket drawn by blindfolded woman. Silver, 42mm by Kullrich & Weigand. Sommer—K-170. An attractive tableaux. XF ..........................................$150 1870-1871. Celebration of the victory in the FrancoPrussian War. Obv.: Crown Prince Friedrich, head left. Rev.: Castle shield of Hamburg in oak wreath. Silver, 34mm. Proof (choice blazing AU).............................$130 1895, April 1. Bismarck’s 80th Birthday. Obv.: Bust, left. Rev.: On horse, in spiked helmet, he slays dragon. Silver, 42mm by Schaper & Langa. Choice gold & green AU................................................................................$100 1913 (also dated 1813 &1863). A double anniversary, of the Battle of the Nations and the founding of the Weinheimer Senioren-Konvents, an association of student fraternities. Obv.: The castle, home of the WSC. Rev.: Knight stands with shield & sword. The WSC has a fraternal exchange with TKE (U.S.). Matte “.950 silver,” 39mm by Mayer & Wilhelm. Gray AXF ......................$77 1920, July 5-16. “Spa Negotiating Table.” Obv.: Lloyd George & Alexander Millerand force concessions on Chancellor Fehrenbach. Rev.: Axe of Bolshevism strikes at German oak. As usual, he depicts politicians as idiots. Cast bronze, 60mm by Karl Goetz. Kienast--271. XF-AU .........................................................................$225 1923. “The Watch on the Ruhr” & “The White Shame.” Obv.: Unattractive head of Marianne, left. Rev.: She garrotes a German worker. Graphic. The medal recalls the “Hell of Buer” in which French occupiers harshly mistreated the German residents. Cast bronze, 62mm by Karl Goetz. Kienast—299. Choice reddish-brown AU................................................................................$210
1871. Buffalo International Exhibition. Obv.: Standing Liberty holds wreath; bridge, steamboat & the usual pile of implements. Rev.: Mechanics Institute award to “Young, Law & Co. for Grey Domestics 1871” (nicely engraved). Bronze, 60mm. 6mm thick. AU...............$135 1876. Centennial official medal. Obv.: Liberty crowns figures of Industry & Arts with laurel wreaths. Rev.: Liberty with sword, hand upraised to stars; quote from Declaration around. Bronze, 58mm by Barber. Lovely brown AU, 2 short marks .............................................$95 1893. World’s Columbian Exposition. Obv.: Columbus, arms extended, steps ashore in the New World. Rev.: Text on a cartouche; above, Fame & Science (two females) on either side of a globe; below, the Santa Maria; at the sides, two torches. Awarded to Rosa Emelia. Bronze, 76mm by Augustus Saint Gaudens (obverse) & Charles Barber (reverse). In its original aluminum presentation box with felt interior, including a separate page for the medal that one can turn without touching it. Gem Unc ..............................................................................$475 1922, July 4. Obv.: Mayor John Hylan, bust facing. Rev.: Four sprinters, “Safe and Sane Fourth of July Athletic Celebration.” Edge: “Silver,” but doesn’t look it. 32mm, with red-white-blue ribbon & pin. XF ........................$60 ND (c.1930). Huntingdon County Kennel Club, Newtown PA. Obv.: Hound strides left, above red & white enamel stripes. Rev.: Blank. Bronze, 42mm, with loop & hanger. XF-AU ...........................................................................$57 1936. Bridgeport Centennial Exposition. Obv.: Kneeling youth reads “History” paper, train & factories beyond. Rev.: Seated woman holds quill pen. Silver-plated base metal, 70mm by Alice Harvey (a high school student), with dog-eared box & descriptive paper. Bright Unc ................................................................................$60
Vatican ND (c.1558). Obv.: Julius III, bust right, Year 4. Rev.: Door. His relationship with his teen-age “nephew” discredited his papacy. Bronze, 46mm. A bold die break extends through the obverse. Nice XF.......................$145 1887, December 31. 50th anniversary as a priest. Obv.: Leo XIII, bust right. Rev.: Radiant sun behind chalice, crown above. Gilt bronze, 38mm by Schiller. Bright Unc .....$92
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Coin Critters
DENNIS G. RAINEY
Perth series honors reef creatures The Perth Mint issued five 1/2-ounce silver proof 50-cent coins in 2012 with the theme “Australian Sea Life II, the Reef.” According to the Mint’s news release, the “coin program is inspired by the unique creatures that inhabit Australia’s coral reefs.” The five animals in Series I were the lionfish, leafy sea dragon, clownfish, sea horse and moray eel, which have been covered in past articles. First, a few words about how reefs are formed. Reefs are built and maintained by coral polyps. What is a polyp? The word, polyp, is from Latin, polypus, meaning “many-footed.” I am not writing about small tumor-like growths sometimes found growing in the large intestine of humans that are called polyps. Instead, reef polyps are tiny living animals that build reefs from limestone. Polyps have tubular bodies with the mouth at one end surrounded by tentacles. The other end is blind. Polyps are attached by a stony disc to a substratum.
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The regal blue tang surgeonfish has two spines that, when popped out, bear scalpel-sharp points.
Reef-building polyps belong to the large group of animals that contain jellyfish (not a fish) and sea anemones. Some, such as the highly dangerous Australian box jellyfish (see Tuvalu, 2011, KM-165), exist in a body form termed a “medusa” while the sea anemone’s body form is a polyp. Some of this group have both body forms. Reef building corals can be described as miniature sea anemones and have only the polyp body form. The colonial reef-building corals (“stony” corals) precipitate calcium carbonate from sea water and produce a stony basal skeleton of limestone that may be cup-like, into which the polyp can withdraw when not feeding. Countless generations of polyps slowly add to the reef’s mass. However, perhaps unknown to some, certain kinds of algae also precipitate calcium carbonate and contribute to the total mass of reefs. These are called coralline algae. There are also soft corals that do not produce calcium carbonate. The Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s coast in Queensland is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem. It is 1,250 miles long and 45 miles wide a its widest point. This reef and others all around Australia are home to the following animals on coin series II: hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), KM number unknown; reef manta ray (Manta alfredi), KM-1847; regal blue tang surgeonfish (Paracanthurus hepatussea) KM-1578; octopus (generic) KM-1712; and starfish (generic). Hawksbill sea turtle Turtles are very popular subjects on animal coins. I started writing the Coin
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Critters column in 1989, and the second article published that year (July) was titled “Turtle Talk.” Since that year more articles had information on turtles on coins. I may get some differences of opinion, but to me the hawksbill sea turtle is the prettiest sea turtle (from color figures and photos). The species gets it name from its hawk-like beak. The hawksbill’s shell is 30-35 inches long, and it weighs 95-165 pounds. The sea turtle’s shell is bone covered with pieces of keratin – similar chemically to human finger nails – called scutes that cover the bone. Hawksbill scutes have a beautiful mixture of amber, yellow, black, white, gold and red colors whose pattern is called tortoiseshell. It is highly valued to make jewelry, furniture inlays, combs, etc. The demand for hawksbill shells almost led to its extinction. In the last 100 years, millions have been killed for this trade, and although tortoiseshell is now banned by international treaty, the kill continues, especially in the Americas and Southeast Asia. Japan has been the biggest market for tortoiseshell. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the species as Critically Endangered. Chief threats are the tortoiseshell trade, killing for its meat and development of its nesting beaches for tourist trade. This turtle’s preferred habitat is around coral reefs, where its main diet is sponges. This is good for reefs, as it reduces competition with corals for space. In northern Rainey/Page 30
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Rainey/from Page 28 Australia the hawksbill eats considerable algae, and on the Great Barrier Reef it eats soft corals. Reef Manta Ray Rays are relatives of sharks, skates and chimaeras, all of which have skeletons of cartilage instead of bone. Rays are flat fishes with the pectoral fin greatly expanded into “wings” that are modified in the manta rays at the anterior end into “horns,” called cephalic lobes. There are some 625 species of cartilaginous fishes worldwide, but there are only two species of manta rays, both in the genus Manta: reef manta ray and giant ocean manta ray (M. birostris). Both species have a wide distribution, but as the name suggests the reef manta ray is at home around coral reefs while the giant manta ray prefers waters of open oceans. The reef manta ray is much smaller than the giant manta ray with wingspan of 16 feet and weight of a few hundred pounds. The harmless manta ray feeds on tiny animals called zooplankton by opening its wide mouth and filtering out zooplankton with modified gill rakers. Its teeth are the size of a pin head and do not
function in feeding. Manta ray females retain their fertilized eggs in the uterus, and they hatch there. Females give birth to usually one, rarely two, live young called a pups. Reef manta rays are rarely hunted in Australia and elsewhere, but in the Philippines, ray flesh is considered a delicacy.
and algae. Males actively court females, and both eggs and sperm are released in open water where fertilization takes place. There is little commercial importance for this species. The flesh has a strong odor and may be poisonous to humans. However, the species is highly prized for the aquarium trade.
Regal blue tang surgeonfish The regal blue tang surgeonfish is an example of why its scientific name instead of a common name is important due to is bewildering array of common names, some of which may be confused with similar but different species. I will call it the regal blue tang surgeonfish. This species has a royal blue body and brilliant yellow tail, and adults are about 12 inches long with a laterally flat body that is circular in shape. What is a surgeonfish? It belongs to a family of 80 marine species. Most are inhabitants of coral reefs. It gets its name, surgeonfish, from the sharp spine on each side of the tail that can be popped out like small scalpel-like knives by flipping the tail. The spines are equipped with a very painful toxin and are used in times of danger. Little is known about the lifestyle of this surgeonfish. Adults feed on plankton
Unidentified octopus I was unable to identify the species of the octopus on the coin in this series. I am not sure if the depiction on the coin represents an actual Australian species. Octopuses belongs to the group called molluscs (Phylum Mollusca). Examples are clams, snails and relatives of the octopus such as squids. The University of California Museum of Paleontology states there are at least 50,000 known living species of molluscs, but more likely there are 200,000.
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List Net Doz. Coin Chemistry 3rd Ed. by White 12.95 9.75 6/46.80 Collecting World Coins 13th 44.99 31.50 3/81.00 Curious Currency ...........................................12.95 8.95 6/46.80 Early Dated Europe Coins 1234-1500 ............85.00 63.75 3/165.75 East Baltic Regional Coinage..........................20.00 14.60 6/74.40 Emergency Coins of Germany, Metal & Porcelain .22.00 17.95 English Paper Money 6th Ed. .........................36.00 28.80 Essential Guide to Precious Metals ................28.95 20.25 3/51.95 Facts, Mysteries & Myths of US Coins ..........12.95 9.10 6/46.80 German Coins 1501-Date 3rd Ed by Nicol ...125.00 87.50 3/225.00 German Coins 1601-up 2nd Ed......................59.00 SPECIAL 35.95 German Notgeld 11 Volume Set ..................502.45 399.95 German Secular Talers 1600-1700.................50.00 36.50 3/93.00 German States, Copper Coins of;...................10.00 8.00 Gold & Platinum Coinage of Imperial Russia.25.00 17.00 Gold Coins of the World Frieberg 8th ............... 89.95 SPECIAL 53.95 1600-1700 Krause World Coins 5th...............85.00 59.50 3/153.00 1701-1800 Krause World Coins 5th...............85.00 59.50 3/153.00 1801-1900 Krause World Coins 7th...............85.00 59.50 3/153.00 1901-2000 Krause World Coins '13 (40th).........70.00 48.95 3/126.00 2001-Up Krause World Coins 7th Ed .............44.95 31.50 3/81.00 Italy, Copper Coins of;......................................7.50 5.00 Lg. Size Silver Coins of The World ................60.00 41.95 Medals of British India 1750-1947 Puddester90.00 67.50 Mexican Paper Money 2010 Ed. ..................125.00 SPECIAL 99.95 Milestone Coins (History) ..............................29.95 20.95 6/107.85 Modern World Coin 1850-1964 .....................19.95 13.95 6/72.00 Money of the Bible 2nd Ed.............................29.95 20.95 3/53.85 Money of the World Goldberg........................49.95 34.95 3/89.85 Morgan Dollar Red Book 4th Ed. ...................19.95 13.95 6/71.70 North American Coins & Prices 2013 ............19.95 13.95 6/71.70 Norway, Copper Coins of; ................................3.50 2.00 Numismatic Art in Amer. 2nd Ed....................29.95 20.95 3/53.85 Numismatic Photography 2nd Ed. .................29.95 20.95 3/53.85 Obsolete Paper by US Banks Bowers ............69.95 52.50 3/125.85 100 Greatest Coins 3rd Ed. ............................29.95 20.95 6/107.85 Practical Book of Cobs (4th Ed.)....................25.00 21.25 6/112.50 Roman Coins and Values, Vol. 2..................110.50 93.95 3/248.55 Roman Coins and Values, Vol. 1 or 3 ............76.50 65.00 3/172.00 Roman Coins and Values Vol. 4.....................93.50 79.50 3/210.45 Scotland, Ireland & The Islands, Coins of......50.00 44.00 Unusual World Coins 6th Ed. .........................54.99 38.50 3/99.00 U.S. Military Payment Certificates/Chambliss 29.95 20.95 6/107.70 What to Do With Grandpa's Coins .................14.95 10.45 6/53.70 World Gold Bullion Guide ................................9.00 6.75 6/32.40 World Silver Bullion Guide ...............................9.00 6.75 6/32.40 World Paper Pick Vol. 1 Specialized 11th ......85.00 59.50 3/153.00 World Paper Pick. Vol. III Modern 18th .........70.00 Special 35.00 World's Greatest Mint Errors .........................37.95 26.55 3/68.25
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1929-G 5 Mark Gotthold Lessing NGC PF65.....................................................$975 1932-D 5 Mark Oak Tree KM-56 NGC MS65 ...................................................$595
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1637 ‘Madonna’ Taler Dav-6075 NGC AU55 ..................................................$1395 1740 1/4 Thaler NGC MS64 ...................$3450 1881-D Gold 10 Mark NGC MS66..........$2950
1856 Gold Sovereign NGC VF20 ............$3750 1897-M Gold Sovereign NGC MS63 ........$795 1680-86 (ND) 2 Thaler Hall Dav-3249 NGC AU58 ..................................................$2250 1848-A Thaler Bust Right NGC MS63 ......$695 1937 Gold 25 Schillings PCGS MS63 ....$1250
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1790 3 Florins Insurrection Dav-1285 NGC MS62 .................................................$1895 1790 3 Florins Insurrection Dav-1285 NGC MS62 .................................................$1850
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1656-LW Thaler Dav-6521 NGC MS62 ..$1695
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Bolivia
1774-PTS JR 8 Reales PCGS MS63 ......$3250
Brazil
1732-M Gold 12800 Reis NGC AU58...$12500 1757-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC MS64.......$5950 1758-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC MS63.......$4950 1763 (L) Gold 4000 Reis Small Crown NGC AU53 ..................................................$1950 1764-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC MS63.......$4950 1769-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC MS61.......$3650 1776-B Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU55........$2950 1777-R Joseph I Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 ..................................................$1850 1779-B Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58........$2100 1781-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU55 .......$1795 1781-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1950 1784-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1850 1789-R Gold 6400 Reis Bejeweled Headdress NGC AU55 ..........................................$1795 1790-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1850 1793-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1850 1797-R 6400 Reis NGC MS61 ...............$1950 1798-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1850 1798-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1950 1801-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1850 1802-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1950 1803-R Gold 6400 Reis NGC AU58 .......$1850 1805-R Maria I Gold 6400 Reis NGC MS61 .................................................$1950 1811/10 (R) Gold 4000 Reis FR-95 NGC AU55 ..................................................$1495
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1642 Gold Ducat FR-1100 NGC AU55 ...$1150 1670-MF Gold 2 Ducats FR-1101 NGC XF40...................................................$4600 1713-IR Gold Ducat FR-1120 NGC AU50 ..................................................$4750 1819 Gold Ducat NGC MS64PL .............$2750 1826 Gold Ducat NGC MS65 .................$3300 1829 Gold Ducat NGC MS64 .................$2500 1830 Gold Ducat NGC MS61 .................$1695 1831 Gold Ducat NGC MS64 .................$2500 1834 Gold Ducat NGC AU53 ..................$1150 1839 Gold Ducat NGC MS62 .................$1595 1843 Gold Ducat NGC MS62 .................$1495 1848 Gold Ducat NGC MS63 .................$1650 1849 Gold Ducat NGC MS63 .................$1650 1852 Gold Ducat NGC MS63 .................$1750 1867 Gold Ducat NGC MS66 .................$3450 1870-B Gold Ducat NGC MS65 ..............$2250 1913-J Gold 10 Mark NGC MS66 ..........$1550 1913-J Gold 10 Mark NGC MS66 ..........$1550
1711 Gold Half Guinea S-3575 NGC AU58 ..................................................$2950 1714 Copper Pattern Farthing P-741 NGC AU58BN .............................................$1650 1714 Copper Pattern Farthing P-741 S-3625 NGC MS64BN ....................................$2750 1714 Copper Pattern Farthing P-742 NGC MS63BN.............................................$2395 1714 George I AR Coronation Medal MI-423, 7 47.6mm NGC AU58 ..........................$950 1717 ‘Dump’ Farthing NGC AU58BN......$1250 1717 Farthing S-3661 NGC VF30BN ........$695 1718 George II AR Medal Cape Passaro MI-439,42 NGC MS63 .......................$1850 1723-SSC Schilling ESC-1176 C/SS NGC MS63 ...................................................$895 1723-SSC Shilling ESC-1176 S-3647 NGC MS63 ...................................................$750 1725 Gold Half Guinea NGC AU58 .........$2950 1726 Gold Guinea S-3633 NGC Au58 ....$4600 1733 Gold Guinea S-3674 NGC AU55....$4250 1743 Crown Roses ESC-124 S-3688 NGC AU58 ..................................................$3950 1746 George II AR Medal Battle of Culloden MI-613,278 NGC MS63 .....................$2400 1747 Silver Medal Betts-382 Lord Anson NGC AU55 ..................................................$2950 1753 Gold Guinea PCGS VF35 ...............$1695 1772 Halfpenny NGC MS64BN ................$895 1772 Halfpenny S-3774 NGC MS65RD..$4500 1774 Gold Guinea Plain Edge S-3728 W+R-95 NGC PF63CAM .................................$17500 1790’s (ND) Halfpenny Antislavery Token Middlesex D&H-1037 NGC AU55BN ....$595 1790’s (ND) Halfpenny Token Middlesex D&H103 NGC MS62BN ...............................$695 1793 (ND) Farthing Token Middlesex-Spence’s D+H-110 NGC MS63BN .......................$775 1793 (ND) Halfpenny Token Middlesex Spence’s D&H-833 NGC MS62 ............$875 1793 Gold Guinea S-3729 NGC MS61 ...$1750 1793 Gold Half Guinea NGC MS62 ........$1850 1794 Gold Guinea S-3729 NGC AU58....$1550 1797 (ND) AR Bank Dollar ESC-131 A-Tokyo Collection NGC AU55 .........................$2100 1797-99 (ND) Bank Dollar ESC-131 C/S on 1793-PTS 8R. NGC AU53 ..................$1750 1797-99 (ND) Silver Dollar C/S on Bolivia 8 Reales ESC-131 NGC XF45 ................$1150 1797-99 (ND) Silver Dollar ESC-131 C/S on 1794-PTS PR 8R. NGC AU50 ............$1495 1798 Gold Guinea NGC MS62................$1850 1798 Gold Guinea NGC MS61................$1650 1799-Soho Bronzed Halfpenny Ex. Boulton Family P-1260 NGC PF65BN Restrike ..$950 1804 Bank Dollar (5 Shillings) ESC-150 NGC PF63...................................................$2950 1804 Bank Dollar (5 Shillings) ESC-160 NGC PF65CAMeo .......................................$6750 1804 Bank of England 5 Shilling ESC-144 A-Tokyo Collection NGC MS62 ..........$1650 1807-Soho Penny Bronzed Restrike P-1354 S-3780 NGC PF65BN ...........................$925 1813 Gold Half Guinea NGC MS64 ........$3950 1817 Gold Half Sovereign NGC MS64 ...$2950 1817 Halfcrown Large Bust NGC MS63...$895 1817 Halfcrown Large Bust NGC MS65.$1750 1817 Halfcrown Large Bust S-3788 NGC MS65 .................................................$1595 1817 Halfcrown S-3789 NGC MS64 ......$1250 1817 Halfcrown Small Bust NGC MS63...$895 1818 Halfcrown NGC MS64 ...................$1150 1819 Halfcrown S-3789 NGC MS65 ......$1850 1820 Gold Half Sovereign NGC MS62 ...$1395 1820 Gold Sovereign Open 2 NGC AU58 ..................................................$2250 1821 Gold Sovereign NGC AU53 ...........$1950 1821 Halfcrown S-3807 NGC MS63 ......$1150 1822 Gold Sovereign NGC AU53 ...........$1750 1822 Gold Sovereign S-3800 NGC MS61 .................................................$2750 1823 Gold Two Pounds S-3798 NGC AU58 ..................................................$2650 1824 Gold Half Sovereign Obverse Die Cap Ex-Eliasberg NGC MS64 Mint Error ...$7950 1825 Gold Half Sovereign Laureate Bust S-3803 NGC MS63 ............................$2950 1825 Gold Half Sovereign S-3803 PCGS MS64 .................................................$3950 1825 Gold Sovereign Bare Bust NGC AU58 ..................................................$1950 1825 Halfcrown Reeded Edge S-3809 NGC PF64...................................................$3450 1826 Gold Sovereign S-3801 NGC AU58 ..................................................$1850 1834 Sixpence Flat-Top 3 Reeded Edge ESC-1674B NGC F66 .........................$3750 1838-1866 (ND) Sixpence Mirror Brockage on Reverse NGC MS61 Mint Error ............$950
1838-1866 (ND) Sixpence Reverse Struck Thru Capped Die NGC MS62 Mint Error.....................................................$950 1844 Halfcrown S-3888 NGC MS63 ......$1695 1857 Gold Sovereign S-3852D NGC AU58 ....................................................$895 1864 Gold Sovereign Die #42 S-3853 Ex. Bentley NGC MS62 ....................................$ 1250 1866 Gold Sovereign Ex. Bentley S-3853 Die #50 NGC MS62 ..................................$1295 1866 Gold Sovereign S-3853 Die #28 Ex. Bentley NGC MS62 ............................$1250 1866 Gold Sovereign S-3853 Die #38 Ex. Bentley NGC MS62 ............................$1295 1866 Gold Sovereign S-3853 Die #46 Ex. Bentley NGC MS62 ............................$1250 1867-78 (ND) Sixpence Mirror Brockage on Reverse KM-751 NGC AU53 Mint Error.....................................................$750 1867-80 (ND) Sixpence Mint Error Brockage on Reverse NGC AU53 .........................$795 1869 Gold Sovereign S-3853 Die #30 Ex. Bentley NGC MS61 ............................$1150 1870 Penny PCGS MS63RB ....................$695 1871 Gold Sovereign Shield NGC MS64 $1695 1871 Gold Sovereign St.George NGC MS64 .................................................$1395 1872 Gold Sovereign S-3853B Die #86 Ex. Bentley NGC MS64 ............................$1795 1887 Aluminium Pattern Crown ESC-349 NGC PF63CAMeo .......................................$5950 1887 Gold Half Sovereign Ex-Murdoch NGC PF64UCAM.........................................$3500 1887 Maundy Set NGC MS66-MS67 .....$1650 1889 Shilling Small Bust NGC XF45 ........$550 1893 Gold Half Sovereign Veiled Head NGC PF65UCAM.........................................$4950 1893-LVI Crown NGC PF65....................$5950 1893-LVI Crown NGC MS65 ..................$2450 1893-LVI Crown S-3937 PCGS MS66....$3450 1911 8 Piece Silver Proof Set NGC PF64-PF67 .........................................$2250 1911 8-Piece Silver Proof Set 1d.-Halfcrown NGC PF65-66 .....................................$2500 1911 Proof Set of 4 Coins Half Sovereign-Five Pounds NGC PF65CAMeo- Ultra Cameo..............................................$18500 1925 Gold Sovereign ICG MS66 ..............$595 1925 Gold Sovereign NGC MS65.............$535 1925 Gold Sovereign KM-820 ICG MS67 $675 1927 6 Piece Proof Set PCGS PR64-66.$1650 1927 6 Piece Proof Set With Original Case NGC PF64-65 .....................................$2400 1928 Wreath Crown S-4036 PCGS MS64 $950 1933 Wreath Crown NGC MS63 ..............$895 1937 Gold Five Pounds NGC PF63CAMeo .......................................$3650 1937 Gold Half Sovereign NGC PF65.....$1350 1937 Gold Sovereign PCGS PR64 .........$2950 1937 Gold Sovereign NGC PF64 ............$2950 1939 Shilling Scottish Crest NGC PF65CAMeo .......................................$1495 1957 Florin NGC PF66 Cameo ...............$1850 1957 Halfpenny NGC PF64RB Cameo ....$1150
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1809 Gold Ducat NGC MS64 .................$3750
Germany/Nurnberg
1700 (ND) Gold Klippe 1/4 Ducat FR-1892 NGC MS65 .........................................$1750 1700 (ND)-GFN Gold 2 Ducats FR-1882 NGC AU55 ..................................................$2400 1700 Gold Ducat (Round) FR-1885 NGC AU58 ..................................................$1150 1700 Gold Klippe 1/4 Ducat FR-1889 NGC MS64 .................................................$1250
Germany/Prussia
Bulgaria
1765-A 1/2 Thaler Olding-72a NGC MS63 .................................................$1350
Canada
1750 (ND) Gold 1/32 Ducat KM-355 NGC MS65 ...................................................$550
1912 Gold 20 Leva Restrike PCGS PR68DCAM ..........................................$950 1872-H 25c 7/7 NGC MS64 ...................$2650 1935 Dollar PCGS MS66 .........................$775 1937 6 Coin Specimen Matte Set NGC SP64-66 .............................................$1950 1946 25 Cents PCGS SP64 ......................$550
Chile
1749-So J Gold 4 Escudos NGC AU55 ..$3600 1749-So J Gold 4 Escudos NGC MS60..$4500 1803-So FJ Gold 8 Escudos NGC MS62 $4850 1811-So FJ Gold 8 Escudos Bust of Ferdinand VII NGC MS61 ...................................$4500
China
1914 Silver Dollar L&M-63 Y-329 NGC MS64 .................................................$1695 1984 Gold 100 Yuan 1/3 oz Proof ..........$975 1988 Gold 50 Yuan Panda NGC PF68UCAM.........................................$1095 2012 Gold 200 Yuan Panda First Release NGC MS70 .................................................$1050
Colombia
1772-P JS Gold Escudo NGC MS62 ........$950 1846-B RS Nueva Granada 8 Reales ANACS AU50 ....................................................$695
Cuba
1897 Silver Peso Souvenir Close Date NGC MS64 .................................................$1150 1915 Gold Peso Ex-Brand NGC MS66 ...$1395 1916 Gold Peso NGC MS66...................$1295
Germany/Regensburg
Germany/Schaumburg-Lippe
1821 1/2 Thaler PCGS MS65 ...................$975
Germany/Westphalia
1813-C (1867) Gold 10 Franken Restrike C-32.1 NGC PF65 ...............................$4500
Germany/Westphalia
1813-C Gold 5 Franken FR-3519 NGC MS61 .................................................$1650
Great Britain
10-43 Cunobelin Gold Stater NGC XF ....$1650 1189-99 (ND) Richard I ‘The Lionheart’ Penny S-1348 London NGC AU58 ................$1295 1509-26 (ND) Henry VIII Gold Half Angel S-2266 NGC VF30 ..............................$2200 1547-51 (ND) Henry VIII Gold Half-Sovereign S-2391 NGC VF35 ..............................$3950 1582-83 (ND) Elizabeth I Gold Quarter Angel S-2533 NGC AU50 .............................$7500 1587-89 (ND) Elizabeth I Gold Quarter Angel S-2533 NGC XF40 ..............................$4250 1600 (ND) Elizabeth I Gold Pound S-2534 NGC XF45 ........................................$16750 1605-06 (ND) James I Gold Crown S-2624 NGC AU50 ..........................................$3350 1615-16 (ND) Gold James I Double Crown S-2623 NGC VF35 ..............................$1795 1618-19 (ND) James I Gold Unite S-2620 NGC XF40...................................................$3300 1619-24 (ND) James I Gold Quarter Laurel S-2642 NGC MS64 ............................$4950 1633-34 (ND) Charles I Gold Crown S-2715 North-2185 NGC VF25 .......................$1350 1643 Charles I Gold Oxford Half Unite S-2742 NGC XF40 ..........................................$7750 1649 Charles I AR Memorial Medal MI-349/208 Variant NGC AU58 ..........$1950 1658/7 Cromwell Crown ESC-10 S-3226 NGC AU55 ..................................................$8250 1682/1 Crown S-3359 ESC-65B A-Tokyo Collection NGC VF20 ............................$950 1692 Gold Five Guineas ‘QVINTO Edge S-3422 NGC AU50 ........................................$22500 1693 Gold 5 Guineas Elephant & Castle S-3423 PCGS AU50 .........................$22500 1695 Crown ESC-87 NGC AU50 ............$1850 1698 Halfcrown ESC-554 Decimo S-3494 NGC AU55 ..................................................$1150 1699 Halfpenny ‘1000’ for ‘1699’ in Date NGC VF35BN ................................................$750 1700 Sixpence NGC MS63.......................$695 1701 Halfcrown ESC-564 Tertio S-3494 NGC AU58 ..................................................$1150 1702 (ND) Queen Anne AR Accession Medal MI-227, 1 NGC AU58 ...........................$695 1702 (ND) Queen Anne AR Coronation Medal MI-227, 1 NGC AU58 ...........................$695 1702 Queen Anne AR Accession Medal MI-227,1 Crocker Fecit NGC AU58 ......$695 1702 Queen Anne AR Accession Medal MI-227,1 NGC MS61 ...........................$650 1702 Queen Anne Coronation AR Medal MI-228,4 NGC AU58 ............................$695 1703 Sixpence Vigo ESC-1582 NGC AU55 ....................................................$725 1708 Shilling PCGS MS63 .....................$1150 1708 Shilling ESC-1147 NGC MS63 ........$950 1708 Shilling ESC-1147 NGC MS64 ......$1495 1708 Shilling ESC-1147 NGC MS64 ......$1495 1708 Shilling ESC-1147 S-3610 NGC MS63 ...................................................$950
Greece
1857 Lepton NGC MS63BN ...................$1350
Hungary
1386-37 (ND) Sigismund Goldgulden FR-6 PCGS AU55........................................$1395
India
1761 AE GB Medal BHM-72 Pondicherry Taken NGC MS64BN ............................$950
Iran
SH1315 Gold 1/2 Pahlavi PCGS MS64 ..$1950
Ireland
1937 Shilling NGC AU50 ..........................$525
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1904 Gold 4 Daler NGC MS63 ...............$1550 1904 Gold 4 Daler NGC MS64 ...............$1950
Ethiopia
1928(EE1921) Gold 1 Werk Gill-RT8 Mule NGC XF45 ..........................................$1750
Europe
2000 (ND) 1c. Mule Two Reverse Dies NGC MS64RB.............................................$1450
France
1328-50 (ND) Philippe VI Ecu d’Or FR-270 NGC AU53 ..........................................$1450 1364-80 (ND) Charles V Gold Franc a Pied FR-284 NGC MS64 ............................$2950 1380-1422 (ND) Charles VI Ecu d’Or FR-291 NGC AU58 ..........................................$1495 1498-1515 (ND) Louis XII Ecu d’Or au Porcepic FR-325 NGC AU55 .....................$1495 1560-M Francois IITeston Duplessy-1031 Toulouse NGC AU53 ............................$895 1641-A Louis D’Or Long Curl NGC MS63 .................................................$6950 1641-A Louis D’Or Long Curl 4 Berries NGC MS63 .................................................$6250 1648-A Louis D’Or NGC MS63 ..............$4600 1669-D Louis D’Or NGC MS63 ..............$4950 1693-H 1/2 Ecu Gadoury-185 NGC AU58 $595 1711-A 1/2 Ecu Gadoury-199 NGC AU53 $625 1716-B Ecu Dav-1326 NGC AU53 ............$950 1852-A Gold 20 Francs PCGS MS64 .....$1150 1910-A Gold 20 Francs NGC MS67 .........$895
German East Africa
1916-T Gold 15 Rupien NGC AU58........$5950 1916-T Gold 15 Rupien KM-16.2 NGC MS61 .................................................$6750 1916-T Gold 15 Rupien KM-16.2 NGC AU58 ..................................................$5950
Germany
1928-D 3 Mark Dinkelsbuhl NGC MS64 ..$950 1929-E 5 Mark Meissen NGC PF64..........$950 1929-E 5 Mark Meissen NGC PF65 Cameo................................................$1495
Italy
1923-R Gold 100 Lire KM-65 NGC MS62 Matte..................................................$6250
Italy/Achaia
1346-1364 (ND) Andrea Dandolo Gold Zecchino FR-38A PCGS MS63 ...........$2250 1346-1364 (ND) Andrea Dandolo Gold Zecchino FR-38A PCGS MS64 ...........$2750 1346-1364 (ND) Andrea Dandolo Gold Zecchino FR-38A PCGS MS64 ...........$2750 1346-1364 (ND) Andrea Dandolo Gold Zecchino FR-38A NGC AU55 .............$1495 1346-64 (ND) Andrea Dandolo Gold Zecchino FR-38A NGC AU58 .............................$1695 1346-64 (ND) Robert d’Anjou Gold Zecchino Fr.38a PCGS MS65 ............................$3350
Italy/Naples and Sicily
1715 20 Grana (Tari) NGC MS63 .............$950
Italy/Sardinia
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Netherlands Antilles (Gulden) 1.64 – New Caledonia uses CFP Franc 89 – New Zealand (Dollar) 1.20 – Nicaragua (Cordoba Oro) 24 – Niger uses CFA Franc West 492 – Nigeria (Naira) 157 – Northern Ireland uses Sterling Pound .639 – Norway (Krone) 5.50 – Oman (Rial) .384 – Pakistan (Rupee) 98 – Palau uses U.S.Dollar 1.00 – Panama (Balboa) uses U.S.Dollar 1.00 – Papua New Guinea (Kina) 2.11 – Paraguay (Guarani) 4,130 – Peru (Nuevo Sol) 2.58 – Philippines (Peso) 41 – Poland (Zloty) 3.10 – Portugal (Euro) .746 – Qatar (Riyal) 3.64 – Romania (New Leu) 3.28 – Russia (Ruble) 30 – Rwanda (Franc) 633 – St. Helena (Pound) .639 – St. Kitts uses E.C. Dollar 2.70 – St. Lucia uses E.C. Dollar 2.70 – St. Vincent uses E.C. Dollar 2.70 – Samoa (Tala) 2.27 – San Marino uses Euro .746 – Sao Tome e Principe (Dobra) 18,545 – Saudi Arabia (Riyal) 3.75 – Scotland uses Sterling Pound .639 – Senegal uses CFA Franc West 492 – Serbia (Dinar) 83 – Seychelles (Rupee) 12.7 – Sierra Leone (Leone) 4,324 – Singapore (Dollar) 1.24 – Slovakia (Euro) .746 – Slovenia (Euro) .746 – Solomon Islands (Dollar) 7.08 – Somalia (Shilling) 1,589 – Somaliland (Somali Shilling) 1,589 4,000 South Africa (Rand) 8.91 – Spain (Euro) .746 – Sri Lanka (Rupee) 126 – Sudan (Pound) 4.42 – Surinam (Dollar) 3.30 – Swaziland (Lilangeni) 8.91 – Sweden (Krona) 6.39 – Switzerland (Franc) .920 – Syria (Pound) 71 – Taiwan (NT Dollar) 30 – Tajikistan (Somoni) 4.76 – Tanzania (Shilling) 1,616 – Thailand (Baht) 30 – Togo uses CFA Franc West 492 – Tonga (Pa’anga) 1.73 – Transdniestra (Ruble) 30 – Trinidad & Tobago (Dollar) 6.40 – Tunisia (Dinar) 1.56 – Turkey (New Lira) 1.78 – Turkmenistan (Manat) 2.85 – Turks & Caicos uses U.S. Dollar 1.00 – Tuvalu uses Australian Dollar .975 – Uganda (Shilling) 2,650 – Ukraine (Hryvnia) 8.11 – United Arab Emirates (Dirham) 3.67 – United Kingdom (Sterling Pound) .639 – Uruguay (Peso Uruguayo) 19 – Uzbekistan (Sum) 2,006 – Vanuatu (Vatu) 93 – Vatican City uses Euro .746 – Venezuela (New Bolivar) 6.3 8.1 Vietnam (Dong) 20,845 – Yemen (Rial) 215 – Zambia (Kwacha) 5,176 – Zimbabwe (Dollar) – –
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Eilat reef kicks off new series The first coin in a new commemorative series entitled “Views of Israel” was released by the Bank of Israel. The series begins in the south at the Coral Reef in the Gulf of Eilat. Designed by Galia Erez, the coin’s obverse features the Israel state emblem, “Israel” in English, Hebrew and Arabic, the mint year and mintmark. Fishes move around the figures of the face value in the center. In the upper area is a wave-shaped design. On the reverse is an artistic composition of coral, dolphin and fish on a background wave design, representing the Coral Reef in Eilat, with border inscription “Coral Reef – Eilat” in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The coin comes in three versions: a gold 917 proof quality coin with a 10 New Sheqalim face value and maximum mintage Above: Aviv Katz (right), CEO of Israel Coins and Medals Corp., of 555, a silver 925 proof coin with a 2 New and Golan Ridder, acting director of the Coral Reef Nature Sheqalim face value and maximum mintage Reserve, take the plunge to display the new Coral Reef of Eilat of 2,800, and a silver/ 25 prooflike quality coin. Right: A gold 10 New Sheqalim rests near a bed of coral. (Photos courtesy Omri Joseph Omasi, Israel Nature and Park Authority.) coin with a maximum mintage of 1,800. The picturesque coral reefs off the shores of Eilat, are protected as a nature reserve. The reef stretches about .75 mile, parallel to the coast of Eilat. To order the coins, visit www.holylandmint.co.il, email medals@coins.co.il or write Israel Coins and Medals Corp., 50 Bar Yehuda Street, Nesher 36680, Israel.
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New Issues
Perth Mint launches ‘Down Under’ series The Perth Mint unveiled its anticipated “The Land Down Under” collector coin series in January at the World Money Fair in Berlin. It announced the design themes that will showcase the best that Australia has to offer: the nation’s iconic landmarks, its ancient culture, unique discovery and enviable lifestyle. Each of the four themes The iconic Sydney Opera House gets will be reflected in two the series started. (Image courtesy Perth Mint.) complementary designs portrayed on 1 ounce of 99.9 percent pure silver and 1/4 ounce of 99.99 percent pure gold. Each of the silver coins will display the chosen elements in color within an outline of the continent. The first coin, portraying the landmark theme, will honor the Sydney Opera House. As an exclusive offering by The Perth Mint, the Opera House is showcased on four coins: the standard 1-ounce and a special 10-ounce silver release against a colorful display of fireworks framed within a map of Australia. The 1/4-ounce gold coin, and its larger 2-ounce version, represent the Opera House at the waters’ edge of Sydney Harbor in a classically minted format. Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin in the series depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of the queen and its monetary denomination on the obverse. Just 5,000 of each 1-ounce silver coin and 1,000 of each 1/4ounce gold coin will be released throughout 2013, priced at $107 and $789, respectively. Issued to an even stricter mintage limit are the 750 10-ounce silver coins and 200 2-ounce gold coins. For more information or to order, visit www.perthmint.com.au.
St. Patrick honored A new coin produced by Pobjoy Mint on behalf of the Isle of Man Government pays tribute to St. Patrick. The saint, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the shores of Ireland, is featured on the coin’s reverse casting out serpents during his time on the Isle of Man. The obverse carries the Ian RankBroadley effigy of the Queen. The coin is available as cupronickel and proof sterling silver crowns. Gold sizes will also be available, according to Pobjoy. The cupronickel and silver coins each measure 38.60 mm in diameter and weigh 28.28 grams. The cupronickel has an unlimited mintage, while the silver is capped at 10,000. For more information, visit www.pobjoy.com. www.worldcoinnews.net / March 2013
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Worldwide Wanderings
MARK BENVENUTO
Nations from old USSR offer variety Over a dozen nations were born from the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and all seem to have issued their own coins and currency as part of their new found independence. While many people might consider the Baltic countries the most western of the former Soviet Republics, at least in terms of cultural links, there are three other candidates for that “westernmost” title. The nations of Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine all emerged from the old USSR, and all quickly began producing their own coinage. Belarus The modern nation of Belarus comes from the land of Byelorussia, but this land (or parts of it) and these people were for centuries incorporated into the ever-changing nations of Lithuania, Poland and Russia. Modern Belarus was quick to shed any authority imposed on it by the failing Soviet Union and rapidly declared its independence in late 1991. It wasn’t as quick to produce circulating coins, and indeed, remains one of the few post-Soviet republics today that really does not do much by way of circulating coinage, preferring to stick to paper currency. High inflation rates over the years have made it tough to issue small denominations and have continued to batter the national economy. The first Belarusian rubles of the 1990s were essentially made worthless by inflation before coins could even be made and issued. On the other hand, the commemorative coinage of Belarus has become quite a series, with base metal pieces as well as silver and gold issues going back to 1996. A collector who wants to go right to the source could start with the web site for the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, www.nbrb.by/engl/, if he or she did not want to haunt various shows and gatherings to find the various pieces. The bank still has offerings of the commemoratives from the past few years available at the site. The silver and gold commemoratives of Belarus not only honor a wide variety of places, themes, and events – some related to Belarus and some not – but it also mixes in what could arguably be called a bullion coin program. For example, there are several 1/4-ounce gold pieces valued at 50 rubles that were issued in 1997 with one Olympic sport or another featured on them. Likewise, there are a number of 20 ruble silver pieces honoring everything from the Olympics to the banking system itself, all of which essentially weigh in at 1 ounce of silver. The reason most collectors and speculators do not consider them a part of the bullion coinage market is the overall mintages remain quite low. Those just-mentioned gold 50 rubles, for example, were only coined to the tune of 500 pieces each. But that scarcity might just be the reason to hunt them down and add them to a growing collection. Moldova If ever a land was fought over and fought over again, it was Moldova. It may seem like Belarus was absorbed into one powerful neighbor or another repeatedly, but Moldova has even that beat. It has been part of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, Romania and most recently the Soviet Union. After all that, it should probably be considered an accomplishment that the newly independent government has been able to produce coins with some kind of national identifier on them at all. But as early as 1993 there was issued a series of circulating bani coins. It takes 100 bani to make a leu, and in 1993 there was an issue of 5 lei coins (the plural 38
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What Belarus lacks in circulating coins it makes up for in commemorative pieces, such as this 20-ruble coin marking the nation’s banking system.
Hunting down the 20-piece series of 50-lei coins honoring Moldovan monasteries will prove to be a challenge for collectors.
is “lei” while the singular is “leu”). Apparently, there are not too many avid collectors of this short series, as the prices of all the circulating denominations remain very reasonable. Like several of the other post-Soviet nations we have looked at, the National Bank of Moldova has a website, www.bnm.md/ en/national_coins, that deals with circulating coins, bank notes and its commemoratives. To say that the Moldovan commemorative series is extensive might be something of an understatement. The financial gurus of this new nation appear to believe that there is serious money to be made by selling money – money that is precious metal coinage at least. While the commems of the 2012 Olympics might seem like just another set of sports coins by just another nation eager to cash in on the Games, the 20 different 50-lei pieces issued in 2000 for the monasteries of Moldova have to be considered unique as a program. And of course, there are a number of commemoratives that honor events or people only the most knowledge-laden of historians might know of, such as the 180th anniversary of Alexandru Bernardazzi. (OK, he was an architect, but we’ll let you find what buildings and monuments he designed.) Issued in both gold and silver, these Moldovan commemoratives might be a fun collection to assemble, but might also be a difficult one. The National Bank’s website does have contact information, but does not appear to offer their commemoratives for direct sale. The total mintages (often 1,000 pieces) means that you might have to do some serious hunting and searching before you land any specific piece for which you are looking.
Ukraine The largest of the three post-Soviet countries we are looking at, Ukraine might be the one with the biggest lovehate relationship with both the old Soviet Union and with modern Russia. Much of it had been part of the old AustroHungarian Empire or Poland, and for a brief time as the First World War wound down, it declared and enjoyed independence on more than one occasion. There are some bank notes to be found from that time, but for those of us looking for coinage, it will be the modern issues of the 1990s that will attract our attention. This is simply because Ukraine became one of the first of the newly Soviet republics way back in 1922 and thus made no independent coinage throughout the long Soviet era. The Ukrainian monetary system is now 100 kopiykas to 1 hryvnia, which one can tell has some connection to the Russian names of kopeks and rubles, but some distance from it as well. The largest circulating coin denomination is a 1 hryvnia, although the bank notes go as high as 500. The circulating coins, when you can find them, are usually not priced too high. But when it comes to Ukrainian coinage, it’s fair to say collectors gravitate towards two programs, the commemoratives and the bullion coinage. The National Bank of Ukraine, which can be found online at www.bank.gov.ua/, lists a series of commemorative coins that can only be described as exhaustive, even when compared to those of Belarus and Moldova. A person with a significant amount of money to spend on modern commemorative coinage could probably sink it all into the commems of Ukraine for the last 20 years and still end up with less than the whole series. The designs span a wide array of themes, some of international importance, and some of lesser scope. For example, a series of 5-hryvnia base metal coins honoring the 2012 European Football Championship are probably not that difficult to understand, knowing the European and worldwide passion for football (soccer). But the 5-hryvnia base metal and 50-hryvnia silver pieces honoring the 200 years of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden have got to be one that the average collector will need to look up. (OK, we’ll spill the beans and note this is one of the oldest scientific research institutions in Ukraine.) In such a large program, it might be wise just to concentrate on those issues that have some personal connection, or that appear to be artistically appealing to you.
A Ukrainian collecting option is the new Archangel Michael bullion program.
But if a huge commemorative program doesn’t appeal to you, or if you consider yourself more of a collectorinvestor, then perhaps the Ukrainian coinage you want to focus on is the Archangel Michael series of gold bullion pieces. These are rather recent additions to the offerings Ukraine has put out there to the numismatic fraternity, and the bank states that mintages will be limited to 1,500 of the 20-hryvnia pieces (the 1-ounce coins) and 3,000 of the small 5-hryvnia pieces, which contain 1/10 ounce of gold.
The silver 1-ounce pieces have a higher mintage, a total of 10,000. Figures for the 1/2-ounce and the 1/4-ounce gold pieces were not available at the website. The Archangel Michael figure also has a long connection to Ukraine but is considered a patron of warriors, the sick and the suffering as well. He certainly would qualify as worthy figure and patron for a bullion coin program. While this initial foray into bullion coinage is small compared to the numbers posted by some of the more established players in the metals markets such as South Africa, Canada and the United States, this might prove to be an interesting series of coins to collect. After all, beginnings are always fascinating times. We have just seen that this trend towards more bullion coinage has made itself seen both in the coins of Belarus as well as those of Ukraine. Anyone looking for a new thrust for their collecting might spread the net not only here, but in any number of the postSoviet republics, since there appear to be more and more nations and national banks venturing into this area. But whether it is bullion coinage, commemoratives or circulating coins, we can see that there is a great deal from which to choose when it comes to the coinage of these three new countries.
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Islamic rarities fetch $1.3 million in New York By Dr. Kerry Rodgers The numismatic year opened on a high note. A large number of rare and historically important coins graced the auction block in a series of major January sales in New York City. For me, one catalog stood out for both its beauty and the quality of its lots, the remarkable Sunrise Collection of nearly 800 gold, silver and bronze Islamic coins. This is one of the most comprehensive private collections ever assembled to encompass the rise of Islam as a significant world power. It was appropriate that it contributed a substantial portion of Heritage Auction Galleries’ Jan. 6-7 Ancient & World Coin Signature Auction. The content ranged from issues a few decades after the Hijra (AH 1/AD 621) through to the end of the Qajar Dynasty (AH 1174-1305/AD 1794-1925). Its particular focus was the states of Persia and Mughal India, but it also included early Arab-Sassanian coins, Arabic coins of the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties (AH 41-638/AD 661-1258), and issues of the Seljuq and Ottoman Empires (AH 4511303/AD 1071-1923) – plus a few rarities from Nepal and Tibet. The collection in its entirety has long provided a master class in the evolution of medieval Islamic coin art. The succession of designs demonstrate how successive mintmasters of the dynastic rulers sought to blend Islamic religious and calligraphic art while adhering to the Koranic and Biblical ban on graven images – although with some intriguing exceptions. It was the excellence of the Sunrise Collection and the quality of its pieces that set it apart from most other privately-assembled Islamic collections. Cataloger Stephen Album summed it up succinctly, “This is not just a large collection — it is a work of art!” The collection contained several choice examples of coins struck for presentation, a custom inherited from the Romans and a practice introduced in Islam by the Abbasid caliph al-Mutawakkil who reigned in Samarra from AH 232-247 (AD 847-861). His coins were issued at two capitals: Madinat al-Salam in the eastern half of the state and Surra man Ra’a in the western half. One superb example on offer consisted of a gold double dinar weighing 8.34 g and 28 40
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Magnificent presentation gold double dinar of Abbasid caliph al-Mutawakkil. With a date of AH 245, it is the earliest known gold double dinar. In gEF it fetched $23,500. (Image courtesy www.ha.com.)
One of Mughal emperor Jahangir’s magnificent gold zodiacal mohurs (10.89 g, 22 mm). Struck at the Agra mint in AH 1028 (year 14), the Piscean obverse shows two fish head-to-tail with the sun behind. In EF, it sold for $82,250. (Image courtesy www.ha.com.)
mm across that cites al-Mu’tazz as heirapparent. It is one of the most remarkable pieces in the entire collection as well as being the earliest known date for a gold double dinar. It came perfectly struck on a medallic flan and could well have been produced to demonstrate the quality the Surra man Ra’a mint was capable of. Graded choice EF, it easily took $23,500. The comprehensive coverage of the Sunrise Collection was well demonstrated by a small silver 3.02 g, 23 mm dirham of Sulayman II, one of the Seljuqs of Rum who reigned from AH 592-600 (AD 1196-1204). Struck at Kayseri in Anatolia and dated AH 595, the obverse shows a horseman with a large six-pointed star behind, not the sort of design many readers might associate with Islamic coins. On the day it fetched a comfortable $2,232.
Like their predecessors, the rulers of the Safavid dynasty produced spectacular presentation pieces. Very few were struck, of which only a small fraction have survived. This helps explain the $60,000 paid for a massive 57.1 g, 47.25 mm gold 16 ashrafis minted at Isfahan in Persia in AH 1096 for Sulayman I. The coin had been purchased from Spink in the mid-1980s. It is the only known example of this type ever to have been sold at auction. Whatever the strictures of the Koran, portrait coins were struck from time to time. Among the rarest is a 10.88 g, 21.5 mm gold mohur of the fourth Mughal emperor Jahangir (AH 1015-1037/AD 1605-1628). The obverse shows a draped bust of the ruler drinking wine. The reverse bears a lion crouching before a rising sun.
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Stunning ultra-rare presentation gold 5 toman of Fath ‘Ali Shah, second Qajar Shah of Persia, AH 1226, that sold for $82,250 in nearly Mint State. (Image courtesy www.ha.com.)
This coin type has been cited as evidence that Jahangir converted to Christianity given that portraiture is strictly forbidden by the Koran. Nothing to support this suggestion has been found. Jahangir, like his father, was a Sunni Muslim and a free-thinker who allowed open debate among men of all faiths within his realm. He was also a keen numismatist who took personal interest in coinage and its design. This is evidenced by a second gold mohur in the sale, one of a zodiacal series he had struck. Both it and his portrait coin realized $82,250 apiece. And among the more recently struck offerings was a wondrous medallic gold 5 toman of Fath ‘Ali Shah, the second Qajar Shah of Persia. Struck at Tabriz and dated AH 1226, it came with an oblique handcut reeded edge. It shows signs of having been mounted but was otherwise in nearly mint state. Very few of these specimens have survived, presumably as much of the mintage was melted. Its rarity no doubt contributed to it its substantial $50,000 price tag. Space has allowed for just a few of the eye-catching gems to be briefly described. Those who find their numismatic appetites whetted, and wish to know more, are referred to the Heritage website, www. ha.com, where full catalog details and prices realized are available in its auction archives.
Baldwin’s first auctions of the 2013 season saw positive results with pieces selling for more than 80 percent above estimate. The two-day sale, held Jan. 9-10 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, contained an array of 1,220 lots of ancient, Islamic and world coins as well as Russian coins, orders and medals. The two days’ sales totalled $4,372,863 including a 17 percent buyer’s premium. An extremely fine example of a Syracuse, Dionysios I c. 405-367 B.C.E., silver tetradrachm from Sicily was the star of the sale, selling for $212,400. What Baldwin’s calls a “stunning work of art” by master artist Kimon depicts the facing head of Arethusa and the artist’s signature on both sides. The lot was estimated to sell for $100,000 but was driven up by its excellent condition and a provenance dating back to the turn of the last century. The world coin section held a large offering of Islamic coins. An al-Walid I dilver firham 95h, from the mint of alDaybul, is a rare example of the earliest Islamic coin from the Punjab and the eastern most Umayyad mint. It sold for
This silver tetradrachm of Sicily stole the show with a $212,400 price tag.
$35,400, well in excess of its $15,000 estimate. A silver dirham Sijistan, 132hh, also exceeded expectations, going for $42,480 against an estimate of $25,000. Day two offered a total of 655 lots including a collection of Imperial Russian orders and medals and Russian Civil War and Émigré items, as well as a major collection of early Soviet Republican orders. Among the highlights was an Order of Labor of Khoresm People’s Soviet Republic, a special award given to top members of the Soviet government. It sold above estimate at $200,600. For complete results, visit www. baldwin.co.uk.
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Rare half cent brings $358,000 in England An English schoolboy’s treasured climbing accident in Greece in 1963 American half cent brought $358,000 ended the life of Mark Hillary. at a Jan. 22 auction held by Woolley A consultant to the firm, Daniel & Wallis in the firm’s Salisbury, Fearon, commented that “a relaEngland, auction room. tive brought the matchbox cabinet The 1796 coin, one of only of coins in and on first inspec1,400 ever made, was found tion there did not appear to be of housed in a homemade matchbox much interest but then the one coin cabinet nearly 50 years after the boy ‘jumped out.’ It was very exciting, it was killed in a climbing accident at is an instantly recognizable and beautithe age of 20. ful coin. I am so pleased to have found it. A 1796 half cent in a collection formed by an The 1796 half cent had a pre-sale I hope it will always be remembered as English schoolboy sold for $358,000 at auction. estimate of $40,000 to $48,000 attached the ‘Mark Hillary coin.’” to it. Interest was represented by the It was purchased by The Numismatic Financial Corporation American market at the auction with phone, Internet and present of Winter Spring, Fla. bidders. The coin has been in the hands of relatives since a tragic Visit the firm at www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk for more details.
Stack’s Bowers, Ponterio sale tops $7 million An extremely rare 1902 pattern crown in gold, graded SP-62 by Professional Coin Grading Service, brought $117,500 as the top lot in the Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio official auction of the New York International Numismatic Convention, held Jan. 8-14 at The Waldorf Astoria. Collectors focused heavily on world coins and paper money, including examples of early ancient rarities and Roman coinage from The Robert O. Ebert Collection, according to Stack’s Bowers. “Our NYINC auction proved to be an excellent beginning to 2013,” said Richard Ponterio, executive vice president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries. “The numerous rarities included in the sale resulted in strong bidder participation in all sessions. Prices realized were solid across the spectrum of world and ancient coins and paper offerings, which speaks to the enthusiasm with which bidders greeted our first sale of the year.” Interest surrounding The Robert O. Ebert Collection was high, as bidders and enthusiasts gathered to see and bid on the collection of ancient Roman coins, considered by many experts to be the most comprehensive assemblage of Hadrianic coinage to exist in private hands, according to the firm. World coins also had a strong showing. Interest in The Demarte Collection – a selection of high quality and rare coins from Italy, Germany, Russia and other European nations – as well as 42
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Nicaraguan treasures from The Luis H. Flores Collection also garnered special attention. In all, the more than 4,000 lots of world and ancient coins along with paper money offerings generated more than $7.3 million in total sales. Other highlights from the Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio Official NYINC Auction include: • Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysus I, 406367 B.C.E. AR Decadrachm (42.19 g), ca. 400-390 B.C.E. Choice Extremely Fine. Realized $64,625. • Ptolemaic Egypt. Berenike II (wife of Ptolemy III). Av Octadrachm (27.78 g), Alexandria Mint, ca. 244-221 B.C.E. Realized $32,900. • Galba, 68-69 C.E. Av Aureus (7.36 g), Rome Mint, ca. 68 C.E. Realized $22,325. • Otho, 69 C.E. Av Aureus (7.20 g), Rome Mint. Realized $28,200. • Egypt. National Bank of Egypt. 5 Pounds, ND (1899). P-3S. Realized $11,515. • Finland. Finlands Bank. 1,000 Markkaa, 1918. P-41. Realized $12,925 • French Indo-China. Banque de L’Indo-Chine. 1 Piastre, ND (1962-99). P-24. Realized $7,638. • Iran. Imperial Bank of Persia. 1 Toman, 15.8.1929. P-11. Realized $7,050. • Hadrian, 117-138 C.E. Gold Quinarius (3.66 g), Rome Mint, 125-
128 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $44,062. • Hadrian, 117-138 C.E. Gold Aureus (7.23 g), Rome Mint, 132-134 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $58,750. • Hadrian, 17-138 C.E. Gold Aureus (7.27 g), Rome Mint, 136 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $99,875. • Hadrian, 117-138 C.E. Gold Aureus (7.41 g), Rome Mint, 136 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $88,125. • Hadrian, 117-138 C.E. Gold Aureus (7.20 g), Rome Mint, 136 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $32,250. • Sabina (wife of Hadrian). Av Aureus (6.72 g), Rome Mint, Ca. 138-139 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $58,750. • Octavian & Julius Caesar. Aureus (8.07 g), Italian Mint, 43 B.C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $35,250. • Lot 5453. Pertinax. Aureus (7.23 g), Rome Mint, 193 C.E. From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $105,750. • Lot 6228. Septimus Severus, 193211 C.E. Bimetallic Orichalcum & Bronze Medallion, 42 mm (73.28 g). From The Robert O. Ebert Collection. Realized $99,875. For a complete list of prices realized from this sale, visit stacksbowers.com.
World Coin Clinic
RICHARD GIEDROYC
Canada’s gold run cut short by WWI ■ Canada issued $5 and $10 gold coins between 1912 and 1914. Where did the gold for these coins originate? Canada issued two gold coin denominations briefly, curtailing production and recalling most of them at the time of the outbreak of World War I. The gold used in the coins of 1912 originated from the Klondike, while gold from Ontario was used to make the coins of the two subsequent years. ■ U.S. Congress determines what domestic coins the U.S. Mint will produce. How does it work in other countries? In some countries the government treats the mint as simply being their manufacturing arm, while in other countries the mint has sufficient autonomy to make decisions regarding coin designs. In countries where the mint rather than the government initiates coin designs, typically either the ruler or parliament is given final say of either yes or no – an up or down vote – but doesn’t otherwise interfere with coin design planning. Regarding commemoratives, since a significant number of world mints are now semi-independent corporations wholly owned by their government, they need this decision-making authority since the mint is expected to make a profit for its single shareholder. ■ Is there an error on the current Brazil 50-centavo coins? According to a Dec. 20, 2012, Associated Press report, “tens of thousands” (an estimate of 40,000) of 50-centavo coins were recently minted as 5-centavos coins.” The story continues, “The institution says banks will exchange the flawed coins with new ones and be reimbursed later.” Now, realistically, what banker is going to return the error coins to be reimbursed later when he can likely make an immediate profit (a 50 centavos is worth about 25 cents U.S.) by getting them into collector markets? ■ How can I tell the difference between the Cuba 1915 High Relief and Low Relief 40-peso coin varieties? Diagnostics of the High Relief variety include a weak key and palm tree on the reverse, with an offset berry at the lower right wreath as a possible further identification mark. The Low Relief variety displays more distinct lines towards the
Hyderabad, Kolkata (Calcutta), Mumbai (Bombay) and Noida. Noida is in the suburbs of New Delhi. It is my understanding that each of these mints is working at full capacity to alleviate the coin shortage. Part of the problem may be production, but the distribution methods are antiquated, while some of the coins are illegally exported for their scrap metal value. The gold for Canada’s 1913 and 1914 $5 and $10 coins came from Ontario.
center of the star on the obverse, with the same berry appearing to be attached on the reverse. The berry diagnostic has not yet been proved to be conclusive. ■ I’ve read quite a bit recently about a chronic circulating coin shortage in India? Who makes India’s coinage? India has outsourced its coinage needs in the past; however, at the moment it has four domestic mints. These are in
■ Do mints produce products other than coins? It depends on the individual mint. Some government-owned mints are mandated to make coins exclusively. Other mints, both private and governmentowned, may also act as refineries, make coinage blanks they sell to other mints, produce medals and tokens, and much more. The privately owned Pobjoy Mint was a factory that produced swords before it evolved into being a mint. Monnaie de Paris, the French mint, is well-known for its medallic sculpture. Email inquiries to Giedroyc@Bright.net. Because of space limitations, we are unable to publish all questions.
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Medals struck for Money Fair, Long Beach 2013 has gotten off to an auspicious start for Panda collectors. The BU 1-ounce silver Pandas, and the 1-ounce through 1/20-ounce BU gold Pandas are now on the market. With the Chinese New Year beginning in February, the China Mint announced three new Panda medals. These are for the World Money Fair that was held Feb. 1-3 in Berlin, Germany, and the Long Beach Coin Expo held Feb. 7-9 at the Long Beach, Calif., Convention Center. The World Money Fair began in Basel, Switzerland, in 1972 and was an instant hit with European coin collectors. In 1981 the Fair became the first coin show to include an official Mint among its exhibitors: the Royal Canadian Mint. It moved to Berlin in 2006, continued to grow and is now not only the biggest coin fair in Germany, but is generally called the largest coin show in the entire world. In 2008 the China Mint was the guest of honor at the fair and released a specially packaged silver Panda as a souvenir of the event. The last time a Panda medal was struck for a German coin show (or anywhere else
A limited number of 5-ounce silver Panda medals were specially struck for the Long Beach, Calif., Expo by the China Mint. (Photo courtesy PandaAmerica.)
in Europe, for that matter) was way back in 1997. That year the spotlight was on the state of Bavaria at the Munich Coin Fair. The China Mint struck special 1-ounce and 12-ounce silver Munich Panda medals, along with a 1/2-ounce gold Panda medal. The silver medals had images of important
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Munich buildings on them, while the gold medal was a tribute to numismatics. All three have appreciated in price very nicely since they were issued. According to the China Pricepedia price guide, the 1-ounce silver brings anywhere from $350$700 at auction (depending on condition), while the 1/2-ounce gold medal fetches $2,500 and up. This time around the World Money Fair Panda medals are a 1-ounce silver medal (mintage 10,000) and a 5-ounce gold medal (mintage 99). An image of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin shares the obverse with the Great Wall of China. The reverse features a pair of playful Pandas. Issue price for the 2013 silver medal is $155, and $24,500 for the gold medal. If that isn’t enough for Panda collectors, a new 5-ounce silver medal marks the Long Beach Coin Expo. The mintage for the 2013 medals is 2,500, and the issue price is $399. This is the second time there has been a Long Beach Panda medal, but the last one was released in 1987 when 2,000 were minted. At that time the Panda market was frenzied, and dealer demand was so strong that the Mint ran out of medals to sell before the coin show even opened to the public! That led to some pretty wild scenes as visitors and officials tried to sort things out. Assuming the mintages can meet demand, collectors who aren’t attending the two coin shows can still order the new 2013 medals from two sources: PandaAmerica online at www.pandaamerica.com or by phone at (310) 373-9647; and Mish International Monetary, Inc. at (650) 324-9110.
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KM# 1664.9
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored white and blue Date 2012P
KM# 1664.5
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31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored yellow and lavender Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012P — — — — — 100
KM# 1664.10
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored brown and orange
KM# 1664.1
Date 2012P
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31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver, partially gilt 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40.5 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Rev: Dragon gilt Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012P Proof — Value: 75.00
KM# 1664.6
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored blue and yellow Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012P — — — — — 100
KM# 1664.7
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored purple and yellow Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012P — — — — — 100
KM# 1664.2
DOLLAR
KM# 1664.3
Mintage F VF — — — — Value: 75.00
XF —
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored lavender and grey
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40.5 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Rev: Dragon in black collor Date 2012P 2012P Proof
KM# 1664.11
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31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored red, brown and yellow Date 2012P
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KM# 1664.8
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored orange, brown and yellow Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012P — — — — — 100
KM# 1713 DOLLAR KM# 1664.4
DOLLAR
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Bust with tiara right Rev: Dragon colored black and red Date 2012P
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31.1350 g., 0.9990 Silver 100000 oz. ASW, 32.6 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon Edge: Reeded Note: High Relief Date 2012P Proof
Mintage F VF 7,500 Value: 100
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World Coin Roundup
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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
KM# 418 10 DOLLARS 28.2800 g., Silver, 38.6 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Pobjoy Subject: Life of Queen Elizabeth II Obv: Conjoined busts right Rev: Elizabeth II on horseback as if reviewing troops Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012PM Proof — — — — — 50.00
KM# 1668a 30 DOLLARS 1000.0000 g., 0.9990 Silver 32.117 oz. ASW, 101 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Obv: Head with tiara right Rev: Dragon in color with gemstone Date 2012P Proof
Mintage F VF — Value: 1,400
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KM# 1665 2 DOLLARS
KM# 1673 50 DOLLARS
62.2700 g., 0.9990 Silver 1.9999 oz. ASW, 50.3 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon
15.5500 g., 0.9990 Gold 0.4994 oz. AGW, 25 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the dragon
Date 2012P Proof
Date 2012P Proof
Mintage F VF — Value: 150
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Mintage F VF — Value: 950
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KM# 1666 5 DOLLARS
KM# 1674 100 DOLLARS
155.5175 g., 0.9990 Silver 4.9948 oz. ASW, 65 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon
31.1050 g., 0.9990 Gold 0.9990 oz. AGW, 39.34 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon
Date 2012P Proof
Date 2012P Proof
Mintage F VF — Value: 225
XF
Unc
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KM# 1667 10 DOLLARS 311.0350 g., 0.9990 Silver 9.9896 oz. ASW, 75.5 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Rev: Dragon Date 2012P Proof
Mintage F VF — Value: 400
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Unc
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KM# 1668 30 DOLLARS 1000.0000 g., 0.9990 Silver 32.117 oz. ASW, 101 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Perth Subject: Year of the Dragon Rev: Dragon Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012P Proof — Value: 1,250
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Mintage F VF — Value: 1,850
XF
Unc
BU
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
KM# 8
2 POUNDS
28.2800 g., Copper-Nickel, 38.6 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Pobjoy Subject: Life of Queen Elizabeth II Obv: Conjoined busts left Rev: Elizabeth and Margaret as children riding a rocking horse Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012PM — — — — — 15.00
KM# 419 10 DOLLARS 28.2800 g., Copper-Nickel, 38.6 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Pobjoy Subject: Valentine's day Obv: Conjoined busts right Rev: Crescent moon and pixi Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2012PM — — — — — 15.00
KM# 420 10 DOLLARS 28.2800 g., 0.9250 Silver 0.8410 oz. ASW, 38.6 mm. Ruler: Elizabeth II Mint: Pobjoy Subject: Summer Olympics, London Obv: Conjoined busts right Rev: Gymnast on pommel horse, Union Jack in color below Date 2012PM Proof
Mintage F VF — Value: 50.00
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The ribbon was cut with World Money Fair founder Albert Beck’s words “Vive la France. Vive la Monnaie” in praise of Mint of honor, the Monnaie de Paris.
World Money Fair founder Albert Beck presents the show’s life award to Dr. Hubert Lanz. Hans-Henning Goehrum witnesses.
WORLD MONEY FAIR 2013
The Berlin State Mint strikes medals.
Henryk Schultz rates each day’s sales results.
Kennedy gets medallic honor.
Romanian Mint artist Constantin Linca sculpts during the course of the show’s three days.
Han-Henning Goehrum counts 15,000 people.
Kitty Quan, William Graessle and Daniel S. Smith of PandaAmerica sold Pandas.
Albert and Alda Beck enjoy the show.
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France, Germany mark 50 years as friends.
If you have ever wondered who might be waiting as the ribbon is cut to open the World Money Fair, here is a look at the entry lobby as collectors wait for the show to open.
President of the World Money Fair Hans-Henning Goehrum opens the Media Forum Feb. 1 at which 14 world mints, banks or firms present their plans for 2013.
Standard Catalog editor George Cuhaj shows the paper money book at the Krause Publications booth in Berlin.
The MDM counter is surrounded by customers. Below, NumisMaster.com editor Lisa Bellavin is interviewed on camera by David Lisot of CoinWeek.
American dealer James Ricks who was in Berlin to bid at the Kuenker sale talks to World Coin News publisher Scott Tappa. www.worldcoinnews.net / March, 2013
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Christophe Beaux of the Paris Mint takes the trophy for the Best Crown Coin from World Coin News executive editor Dave Harper.
COIN OF THE YEAR by krause publications
Thirtieth Awards Presentation Saturday, February 2, 2013
Heimo Steriti of Coin Invest Trust, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, accepts the Most Popular Award for the National Bank of Mongolia. Most Artistic Coin honors went to Maruta Brukle of the Bank of Latvia.
Barbara Jaroszek and Leszek Kula take home Poland’s Most Inspirational Award.
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Canada’s Ian Bennett addresses attendees after accepting the Best Silver Coin Award.
Tumi Tsehlo of South Africa was recognized for the Best Gold Coin.
Austrian Mint’s Andrea Lang takes a prize.
Adrone Gruodyte accepts the award on behalf of Lithuania for Best Trade Coin.
2013 Coin of the Year Winners
A 25-euro Austrian coin marking the evolution of robotics was named Best Contemporary Event coin, which is a category of history of less than 100 years in the past.
Mogolia’s 500 tugrik wins the Most Popular Coin category in the Coin of the Year competition.
The Paris Mint wins the Best Crown catagory for a 10-euro piece honoring Charlemagne.
Basketball was the theme of a Lithuanai 1-litas coin that was named Best Trade coin.
Most Artistic coin is from Latvia. It is a 1-lats denomination. Best Gold coin is a 50-rand piece for the meerkat from South Africa.
Best Silver coin category winner is a $20 coin from Canada with a clever canoe and reflection design.
The Most Historically Significant coin honors were taken by a 10-som of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Most Innovative coin honors go to The Netherlands for a 5-euro coin with a scannable design.
Poland’s 10-zlotych for the 100th anniversary of the Society for the Protection of the Blind was voted Most Inspirational coin. www.worldcoinnews.net / March 2013
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Show Calendar
42nd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention (Professional Preview - $100, Thursday, January 9: 2PM-7PM) Public Hours: Friday and Saturday - 10AM-7PM, Sunday - 10AM-3PM
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The World Coin News club show and commercial events calendar is a guide to events with a focus for world-coin collectors. Domestic events scheduled up to 10 weeks in advance of the issue date and foreign events up to six months in advance are listed. Abbreviations used: “A” – Admission charge; “T” – number of tables; “F” – Table fee; “N/A” – not available. Other data required for submitting a listing: name and address of show site, and name and address of bourse chairman or other contact person.
MARCH Mar 1-3 NV, Las Vegas. 50th Anniversary Las Vegas
Numismatic Society Coin Show. Palace Station Hotel and Casino, 2411 W Sahara Ave. A: $3. T: 150. CK Shows *, Dawn, POB 95517, Las Vegas, NV, 89193. PH: 888- 330-5188 or info@ ckshows.com. Mar 3 FL, Hallandale Beach. Gold Coast (Hollywood) Coin & Collectible Show. Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N Federal Highway. A: Free. T: 70. Bill Sanders. PH: 305- 389-5847 or billscoins@ att.net. Mar 3 FL, Maitland. Coin & Currency Show. Civic Center, 641 South Maitland Avenue. T: 25. PH: 407- 730-3116. Mar 3 MI, Flint. Flying Eagle Coin Club Spring Show. Dom Polski Hall, 3415 N. Linden Rd.. A: Free. T: 28. F: $45. Dan Freeland, PO Box 195, Mayville, MI, 48744. PH: 989- 843-5247 or ksfdaf@ sbcglobal.net. Mar 3 MN, Owatonna. Coin & Stamp Show. Elks Lodge, 126 E. Vine St.. A: Free. T: 25. F: $50.. James Lowery, 1120 Greenleaf Rd., Owatonna, MN, 55060. PH: 507- 390-1937 or jameslowery59@yahoo.com. Mar 3 OH, Dayton. Kettering Coin Club Show. I.U.E. Hall Local 755, 1675 Woodman Dr.. A: Free. T: 50. F: $35.. Dixie Coin & Stamps, John Eckman, 4722 S. Dixie Dr., Dayton, OH, 45439. PH: 937294-0601. Mar 3 PA, West Chester. 49th Annual West Chester Coin Show. Days Hotel & Conference Center, 943 S High St. A: Free. T: 50. F: $60. Jeremy Mayer, PO Box 818, West Chester, PA, 19381. PH: 302- 753-3467. Mar 8 IL, Rosemont. Chicago Paper Money Expo. Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 N. River Rd.. A: $5. Scott Tappa. ext 13428, PH: 715445-4612 or scott.tappa@fwmedia.com. Mar 9 FL, Fort Myers. Coin & Paper Money Show. Elks Lodge, 1900 Park Meadows Dr.. FMCC, Jay Chamberlain, PO Box 62056, Ft. Myers, FL, 33906. PH: 239- 297-8592 or jcflcoins@ comcast.net. Mar 9 KY, Louisville. Derby City Coin Club Show. American Legion, Iroquois Post #229, 800 W. Woodlawn Ave.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $40. Ken Jones. PH: 502- 387-7915 or joneskray@ insightbb.com. Mar 9 MI, Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Area Coin Shows. Neil Fonger American Legion Post 179, 2327 Wilson Avenue SW. A: Free. T: 41. Stephen Friedman. PH: 616- 822-8383 or stephenfriedman55@sbcglobal.net. Mar 9 NY, Staten Island. Staten Island Coin & Currency Show. Hillside Swim Club, 151 Signs Rd. A: Free. Nick. PH: 718- 608-5816. Mar 9 PA, Indiana. 55th Annual Spring Coin Club Show. S&T Bank Arena, 497 East Pike Road. A: Free. T: 40. F: $70. John F. Busovicki, 510 Walcott St., Clymer, PA, 15728. PH: 724- 2542471. Mar 9 TN, Knoxville. Coin Show. Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. A: Free. T: 25. Robert Bruner, POB 465, Strawberry Plains, TN, 37871. PH: 865- 660-8692 or rcb03@ bellsouth.net. Mar 9-10 NC, Raleigh. Carolina Coin & Stamp Show. State Fairgrounds-Holshouser Bldg., Hillsborough St. & Blue Ridge Rd.. Dot Hendrick, PO Box 12052, Raleigh, NC, 27605. PH: 919828-9450. Mar 9-10 TX, Fort Worth. Winter Coin Club Show. Lockheed-Martin Recreation Ctr., 3400 S.
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Bryant Irvin Rd. A: $3. John Post, Box 15554, Fort Worth, TX, 76119. PH: 817- 992-1868 or old-post@sbcglobal.net. Mar 10 AZ, Scottsdale. Camelback Collectibles Coin & Stamp Show. Elks Lodge 2148, 6398 E. Oak St. A: Free. Wayne Imbrogno, PO Box 3641, Gilbert, AZ, 85299. PH: 602- 315-2069. Mar 10 IL, Countryside. West Suburban Coin & Collectible Expo. Park Place of Countryside Banquet Hall, 6200 Joliet Rd.. A: Free. T: 85. Kevin Wasmer. PH: 630- 399-9060. Mar 10 IN, Indianapolis. 71st Street Coin & Currency Show. Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St.. A: Free. T: 55. Mark Eberhardt. PH: 317- 837-5682 or fubacoin@aol.com. Mar 10 MD, Annapolis. Coin & Currency Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2590 Solomon’s Island Rd.. A: Free. T: 30. Carl Earl Ostiguy, PO Box 92, Savage, MD, 20763. PH: 443- 623-7025 or ceocoins@comcast.net. Mar 10 MA, Auburn. Greater Worcester Coin Show. Elks Lodge, 754 Southbridge St. (Rt. 12). A: Free. T: 46. EBW Promos. *, PO Box 3, Wilmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160. Mar 10 MN, Bloomington. Coin & Currency Show. Crowne Plaza, In’tl. Airport, 3 Appletree Square (I-494 & 34th Ave. S.). A: free. T: 63. F: $35.$45.. Del, PH: 763- 657-1084. Mar 11-12 NC, Raleigh. Original Coin & Currency Show. NC State Fair Grounds Martin Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.. A: Free. Stacy Silvers. PH: 919- 723-1410. Mar 14-17 MD, Baltimore. Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo. Convention Ctr., One W. Pratt St.. A: Free. T: 400. F: $650-$1,000. David Crenshaw, 3101 Clairmont Road, Suite G, Atlanta, GA, 30329. PH: 404- 214-4373 or info@ whitmanexpo.com. Mar 15-17 MN, Brooklyn Center. 79th Annual Northwest Coin Club Money Show. Earle Brown Heritage Ctr., 6155 Earle Brown Dr.. A: Free. F: $270. Lee Quast *. PH: 314- 276-1162 or amerishow@gmail.com. Mar 16 IN, South Bend. Coin & Currency Show. Comfort Stes., Corner of SR 933 & Cleveland. A: Free. T: 30. F: $45-$50. David Brody, PO Box 724, South Bend, IN, 46624. PH: 574- 2729198. Mar 16 Canada, ON, Cambridge-Galt. 22nd Annual Cambridge Coin Show. Cambridge Newfoundland Club, 1500 Dunbar Road. A: Free. T: 52. Vincent Nevidon. PH: 519- 740-1416 or Louie Schmidt, PH: 519- 653-7838. Mar 16-17 NC, Jacksonville. Original Coin & Currency Show. Conference Center, 800 New Bridge Street. Stacy Silvers. PH: 919- 790-8544. Mar 17 CT, New Haven. CoinSuperstore Coin & Paper Show. Annex Club, 554 Woodward Ave.. A: Free. T: 60. F: $55. Victor Perricone. PH: 203469-2943 or info@coinsuperstore.com. Mar 17 CT, Willimantic. 40th Annual Mansfield Numismatic Society Coin & Paper Money Show. Gymnasium Building, 233 Prospect St.. A: Free. T: 75. F: $85. C. John Ferreri, PO Box 33, Storrs, CT, 06268. PH: 860- 508-8620 or johnnybanknote@yahoo.com. Mar 17 FL, Plantation. 3rd Sunday Ft. Lauderdale Coin & Stamp Show. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.. Joe Marshall. PH: 954- 802-4967 or magikj48@yahoo.com. Mar 17 IN, Fort Wayne. Old Fort Coin & Currency Show. Allen Cty. Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.. A: Free. T: 55. F: $50. Bill Haines, PO Box 11051, Fort Wayne, IN, 46855. PH: 260- 710-
4639 or bill5frn@comcast.net. Mar 17 NJ, Clifton. World Money Show. Recreation
Ctr., 1232 Main Ave.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $45.. Mark Schiffer, PO Box 294, Hibernia, NJ, 07842. PH: 973- 983-2449 or robbies20@hotmail.com. Mar 17 NJ, Old Bridge. Coin, Currency & Collectibles Show. Old Bridge First Aid & Rescue Squad Bldg., 200 Marlboro Rd. & Ferris Rd.. A: Free. T: 30. Matt Sulikowski. PH: 732- 290-0440 or PH: 732- 740-4604. Mar 17 NY, Buffalo-Cheektowaga. Buffalo Numismatic Assoc. Monthly Bourse. Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Rd.. A: Free. T: 56. Hal Folckemer, 5295 Broadway, Lancaster, NY, 14086. PH: 716- 908-3097 or broadwaycoins@ verizon.net. Mar 17 NY, Syracuse. Onondaga Numismatic Association Coin & Currency Show. Ramada Inn, 1305 Buckley Rd.. A: Free. T: 25. Mark Caiello, 652 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY, 13088. PH: 315- 461-9379. Mar 17 OH, Hilliard. Columbus Coin Show 3rd Sunday Every Month. Makoy Center, 5462 Center St.. A: $2. T: 30. F: $45. Dan Rich, PO Box 340123, Columbus, OH, 43234. PH: 614785-9967 or drich@columbus.rr.com. Mar 17 PA, Trevose. Coin Show. Fire House, 4900 Street Rd.. A: Free. T: 42. F: $80-$135. John Bachman, PO Box 44, Magnolia, DE, 19962. PH: 610- 937-0332 or johnbach@comcast.net. Mar 22-24 TX, Grapevine. Texas Coin Show. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main Street. A: $3. T: 70. F: $245-$365. Ginger & David Pike, PO Box 126, Tom Bean, TX, 75489. PH: 214- 794-5499 or texascoinshows@aol. com. Mar 23 CA, Pasadena. Coin & Currency Show. Scottish Rite Center, 150 North Madison Ave. A: $2. Paul Vreede. PH: 818- 486-7285. Mar 23 IN, Marion. 55th Annual Coin Club Show. Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds, State Highway 18 East. A: Free. T: 48. F: $30. Ray Lockwood, PO Box 93, Marion, IN, 46952. PH: 765- 6646520 or sunrayofmarion@aol.com. Mar 23 SD, Watertown. Spring Coin & Currency Show. Elks Lodge, 600 West Kemp Ave. A: Free. T: 22. F: $25. Jeff Mollenhoff, 2908 Derby Ave. NW, Watertown, SD, 57201. PH: 605- 882-4663 or kampeskacoinclub@gmail.com. Mar 23-24 CO, Loveland. Fort Collins Annual Spring Coin & Currency Show. The Ranch Thomas M. McKee Bldg., 5280 Arena Circle. A: Free. T: 40. F: $75. James Oscarson, PO Box 273218, Fort Collins, CO, 80527. PH: 970- 223-1795 or joscarso@msn.com. Mar 23-24 GA, Albany. 6th Annual Coin & Money Show. Knights of Columbus, 2009 Gillionville Rd.. A: $1. Audrey Warren *, PO Box 70936, Albany, GA, 31708. PH: 229- 886-2455 or sowegacoins@mchsi.com. Mar 23-24 IA, Fort Dodge. Coin Club Show. Crossroads Mall, 5th Ave. S & 25th St. A: Free. F: $30-$35. Sam Ashton, 615 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501. PH: 515- 573-3033. Mar 23-24 OR, Springfield-Eugene. SpringfieldEugene Coin, Currency & Token Show. Masonic Hall, MLK Blvd. across from Autzen Stadium. A: Free. T: 20. F: $125. Monte. PH: 503- 769-7183. Mar 24 CA, Van Nuys. 48th Annual Verdugo Hills Coin Club Show. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way. A: $3. T: 28. Bob Thompson, PO Box 26, Tujunga, CA, 91043. PH: 818- 249-1237 or bobcat237@sbcglobal.net. Mar 24 MI, Redford Twp.. Redford Coin Show. VFW
Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft. A: Free. T: 60. F: $50. Don Reid, PH: 313- 737-9141 or Hanna Reid, PH: 313- 244-7444. Mar 24 NY, Utica. Annual Mohawk Valley Coin Club Show. Deerfield Volunteer Firehouse, 5476 Trenton Road. A: $1. T: 22. F: $50. Terry West, PO Box 164, Utica, NY, 13503. PH: 315- 7977875. Mar 24 PA, Fort Washington. Tri-State Coin & Stamp Show. Holiday Inn, Exit 339 of PA Tpke., 309 Expwy.. A: Free. F: $80. Allen Brock. PH: 305852-7678. Mar 29-30 CA, Sacramento. Coin Show. Clarion Inn, 1401 Arden Way. A: $3. T: 65. Peter McIntosh. PH: 916- 317-9055 or mcintoshcoins@yahoo.com. Mar 29-31 singapore, singapore. Singapore International Coin Fair. Marina Bay Sands Convention Center. A: Free. T: 120. F: $1,450. C H Sim. sim@pandaamerica.com Mar 30-31 WY, Cheyenne. Spring Coin Show. Holiday Inn, 204 W Fox Farm Rd. A: $1. Bill Arnold *, PO Box 20233, Cheyenne, WY, 82003. PH: 307630-2350.
APRIL Apr 5-6 KS, Salina. Coin & Stamp Show. VFW Post
1432, 1108 W. Crawford St. A: Free. F: $50-$60. Carl Adrian, PO Box 1111, Salina, KS, 67401. PH: 785- 827-9766 or PH: 785- 827-2024 or sp-coin@swbell.net. Apr 5-7 FL, Orlando. Central Florida Coin Club Coin and Money Show. Central FL Fairgrounds, Bldg. C, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.. A: Free. T: 125. Donna Moon, PO Box 568061, Orlando, FL, 32808. PH: 407- 657-6440 or cfccbourse@hotmail.com. Apr 5-7 NM, Albuquerque. Coin & Currency Show. National Hispanic Culture Center, 1701 4th St SW. A: $2. Rod Frechette, 116 Granite Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87125. PH: 505- 9949214 or mhansen@zianet.com. Apr 5-7 VA, Weyers Cave. Shenandoah Valley Coin & Stamp Show. Community Ctr., I-81 exit 235 E. on Rt. 256. A: Free. T: 55. PH: 540- 849-9108 or olecrs1@myway.com. Apr 6 MI, Kalamazoo. Annual Spring Coin Show. Expo Center, County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St. A: Free. T: 49. Russell Barr, PO Box 462, Portage, MI, 49081. PH: 269- 381-8669. Apr 7 FL, Hallandale Beach. Gold Coast (Hollywood) Coin & Collectible Show. Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N Federal Highway. A: Free. T: 70. Bill Sanders. PH: 305- 389-5847 or billscoins@ att.net. Apr 7 IL, Collinsville. Metro East Coin & Currency Club Fall Show. American Legion Hall, 1022 Vandalia Ave.. A: Free. T: 35. Johnny Kicklighter. PH: 618- 257-9079. Apr 7 MN, Bloomington. Coin & Currency Show. Crowne Plaza, In’tl. Airport, 3 Appletree Square (I-494 & 34th Ave. S.). A: free. T: 63. F: $35.$45.. Del, PH: 763- 657-1084. Apr 7 MN, Owatonna-Clinton Falls. Coin, Stamp & Paper Money Show. Holiday Inn-Cabela’s, 2365 43rd Street NW,. A: Free. Daniel Lemke. PH: 507- 663-6184. Apr 7 WI, Madison. 81st Anniversary Coin Club Show. Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr. A: Free. T: 50. F: $60. James Essence, 702 N. Midvale Blvd. B-2, Madison, WI, 53705. PH: 608- 233-2118 or jimscoins@sbcglobal.net. Apr 12-14 GA, Savannah. Coin & Currency Show. Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Dr. A: Free. Audrey Warren *, PO Box 70936, Albany, GA, 31708. PH: 229- 886-2455. Apr 12-14 NV, Las Vegas. Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expos. Circus Circus Hotel, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. A: $3.. Israel I. Bick, PO Box 854, Van Nuys, CA, 91408. PH: 818- 997-6496 or iibick@sbcglobal.net. Apr 12-14 NY, White Plains. Westchester Coin & Stamp Show. Westchester Cty. Center, 198 Central Ave.. A: Free. T: 100. Mark Simon, 789 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY, 10704. PH: 914299-3995. Apr 12-14 WA, Tukwila. 65th Annual Pacific NW Numis. Assoc. Conv. & Coin Show. Community Ctr., 12424 42nd Ave. S. A: $2. T: 100. Scott
Loos, PO Box 2210, North Bend, WA, 98045. PH: 425- 831-8789. Apr 13 IN, South Bend. Coin & Currency Show. Comfort Stes., Corner of SR 933 & Cleveland. A: Free. T: 30. F: $45-$50. David Brody, PO Box 724, South Bend, IN, 46624. PH: 574- 2729198. Apr 13 MI, Grand Rapids. Coin Show. Neil Fonger American Legion Post #179. A: Free. T: 32. John Chirco, PO Box 8414, Grand Rapids, MI, 49518. PH: 616- 667-1981. Apr 13 TX, Round Rock. Central TX Coin Show. Wingate Inn, 1209 N. IH-35 & Hwy. 79, exit 253. A: $3. T: 40. Bryan Jones, Box 80975, Austin, TX, 78708. PH: 512- 677-1044. Apr 13 VA, Warrenton. Stamp & Coin Show. St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Mercy Hall, 121 King St. Gregg Coburn. PH: 540- 272-1524 or coburngregg@gmail.com. Apr 13-14 LA, Kenner. Crescent City Coin Club Show. Doubletree Hotel, 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Rick Demers. PH: 504- 464-1995. Apr 14 AZ, Scottsdale. Camelback Collectibles Coin & Stamp Show. Elks Lodge 2148, 6398 E. Oak St. A: Free. Wayne Imbrogno, PO Box 3641, Gilbert, AZ, 85299. PH: 602- 315-2069. Apr 14 IL, Countryside. West Suburban Coin & Collectible Expo. Park Place of Countryside Banquet Hall, 6200 Joliet Rd.. A: Free. T: 85. Kevin Wasmer. PH: 630- 399-9060. Apr 14 IN, Indianapolis. 71st Street Coin & Currency Show. Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St.. A: Free. T: 55. Mark Eberhardt. PH: 317- 837-5682 or fubacoin@aol.com. Apr 14 MD, Westminster. Coin & Currency Show. Fire Hall, John St. Quarters, 28 John St.. A: Free. T: 30. Carl Earl Ostiguy, PO Box 92, Savage, MD, 20763. PH: 443- 623-7025 or ceocoins@comcast.net. Apr 14 MA, Auburn. Greater Worcester Coin Show. Elks Lodge, 754 Southbridge St. (Rt. 12). A: Free. T: 46. EBW Promos. *, PO Box 3, Wilmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160. Apr 14 MN, Rochester. Annual Spring Southern MN Coin & Stamp Show. Mayo Civic Center, North Lobby, 30 Civic Center Dr. SE. A: Free. T: 40. F: $50.. Jerry Swanson, PO Box 565, Rochester, MN, 55903. PH: 507- 289-5099. Apr 14 WI, Wausau. WI Valley Coin Club Show. Howard Johnson Inn & Conference Center, 2101 N. Mountain Rd. exit 190. A: Free. T: 35. Thad Streeter. PH: 715- 574-2777. Apr 19 IL, Rosemont. Chicago International Coin Fair. Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 N. River Rd.. A: $5. Scott Tappa. ext 13428, PH: 715- 445-4612 or scott.tappa@fwmedia.com. Apr 19-21 CA, Santa Clara. Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show. Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway. A: $6. T: 100. Scott Griffin. PH: 415- 601-8661. Apr 19-21 GA, Dalton. 49th Georgia Numismatic Association Coin Show. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, I-75 exit 333. A: Free. T: 300. Chip Cutcliff *. PH: 770- 639-0190 or chascoins06@yahoo.com. Apr 19-21 MI, Dearborn. Spring Convention & Coin Show. Adoba Hotel & Conference Center, 600 Town Center Dr. A: Free. T: 150. F: $350. Brian Tideswell, PO Box 87931, Canton, MI, 48187. PH: 734- 453-0504 or msnssectreas@gmail. com. Apr 19-21 MI, To Be Determined. Michigan State Numismatic Society Show. A: Free. T: 200. F: $350. Joseph LeBlanc. PH: 734- 453-0504 or jhl@michsoft.com. Apr 19-21 NY, Hamburg. Gold & Silver Expo Coin, Currency & Collectibles Show. The Fairgrounds, 5820 South Park Avenue. Hal, PH: 716- 9083097 or Lou, PH: 716- 681-1300. Apr 20 KS, Pittsburg. Meadowbrook Mall Collectors Show. Meadowbrook Mall, 202 E. Centennial Ave. A: Free. F: $60. Dave Sorrick, PO Box 1195, Pittsburg, KS, 66762. PH: 620- 423-6600 or daves@pixius.net. Apr 20 MN, Grand Rapids. 7th Annual Spring Coin & Currency Show. Moose Lodge, Intersection
Hwy. 169 East & 10th Ave. NE. A: Free. T: 16. F: $45. Ken Olson, 603 SE 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744. PH: 218- 244-9299 or kroismine@ yahoo.com. Apr 20 PA, Waynesboro. Fall Coin Show. ATH&L Fire Hall, 29 S. Potomac St. A: Free. T: 20. F: $50. Lester A. White, 10 W. Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157. PH: 410- 848-3440 or les.white.1@ juno.com. Apr 20 VA, Charlottesville. Coin Show. Elks Lodge #389, 389 Elk Dr. A: Free. Bob Tharpe. rwtharpe@comcast.net Apr 20-21 FL, Tampa. Stamp & Coin Expo. Holiday Inn Express, 4750 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.. A: Free. F: $235. Sheldon Rogg, PO Box 1076, Port Richey, FL, 34673. PH: 727- 364-6897 or h.rogg@verizon.net. Apr 21 CT, New Haven. CoinSuperstore Coin & Paper Show. Annex Club, 554 Woodward Ave.. A: Free. T: 60. F: $55. Victor Perricone. PH: 203469-2943 or info@coinsuperstore.com. Apr 21 FL, Plantation. 3rd Sunday Ft. Lauderdale Coin & Stamp Show. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.. Joe Marshall. PH: 954- 802-4967 or magikj48@yahoo.com. Apr 21 MD, Baltimore. The Baltimore Friendly Monthly Stamp & Coin Show. The Hilton Pikesville, 1726 Reisterstown Road. J. Reeves & Co., James Reeves, PO Box 407, Huntingdon, PA, 16652. PH: 814- 599-9546 or jreevesandcompany@ hotmail.com. Apr 21 NJ, Clifton. World Money Show. Recreation Ctr., 1232 Main Ave.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $45.. Mark Schiffer, PO Box 294, Hibernia, NJ, 07842. PH: 973- 983-2449 or robbies20@hotmail.com. Apr 21 NJ, Old Bridge. Coin, Currency & Collectibles Show. Old Bridge First Aid & Rescue Squad Bldg., 200 Marlboro Rd. & Ferris Rd.. A: Free. T: 30. Matt Sulikowski. PH: 732- 290-0440 or PH: 732- 740-4604. Apr 21 NY, Syracuse. Onondaga Numismatic Association Coin & Currency Show. Ramada
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Shows/from Page 55 Inn, 1305 Buckley Rd.. A: Free. T: 25. Mark Caiello, 652 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY, 13088. PH: 315- 461-9379. Apr 21 OH, Hilliard. Columbus Coin Show 3rd Sunday Every Month. Makoy Center, 5462 Center St.. A: $2. T: 30. F: $45. Dan Rich, PO Box 340123, Columbus, OH, 43234. PH: 614785-9967 or drich@columbus.rr.com. Apr 21 PA, Trevose. Coin Show. Fire House, 4900 Street Rd.. A: Free. T: 42. F: $80-$135. John Bachman, PO Box 44, Magnolia, DE, 19962. PH: 610- 937-0332 or johnbach@comcast.net. Apr 26-27 CA, Sacramento. SVCC Spring Show. Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Blvd. A: $3. T: 50. Bob Shanks. PH: 916- 204-5168. Apr 27 CA, Santa Maria. Coin & Collectable Show. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave. A: Free. Ed Cohen, PO Box 7186, Santa Maria, CA, 93456. PH: 805- 937-1250. Apr 28 CT, Hartford. Coin & Currency Show. Polish National Home, 60 Charter Oak Ave.. A: Free. T: 35. F: $65. John Stassins Jr, PO Box 140262, Howard Beach, NY, 11414. PH: 718- 323-1930 or stassinsj98@aol.com. Apr 28 MD, Middle River. Coin Show. Victory Village Community Center, 404 Compass Rd.. Wendell. pennsylpete@comcast.net Apr 28 MA, Westford. Monthly Coin Show. Westford Regency Hotel, 219 Littleton Rd. A: $1. T: 85. EBW Promos. *, PO Box 3, Wilmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160. Apr 28 MI, Redford Twp.. Redford Coin Show. VFW Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft. A: Free. T: 60. F: $50. Don Reid, PH: 313- 737-9141 or Hanna Reid, PH: 313- 244-7444. Apr 28 PA, Fort Washington. Tri-State Coin & Stamp Show. Holiday Inn, Exit 339 of PA Tpke., 309 Expwy.. A: Free. F: $80. Allen Brock. PH: 305852-7678.
MAY May 3-5 GA, Norcross. Atlanta Coin & Currency
Expo. The North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court. A: Free. Audrey Warren *, PO Box 70936, Albany, GA, 31708. PH: 229- 8862455. May 3-5 OK, Oklahoma City. ONA Annual Coin Show. State Fair Grounds, Hobby, Arts & Crafts Bldg., 800 N. May Gate 4. A: Free. T: 90. Gary Parsons *. PH: 405- 426-9044 or olegar@cox. net. May 3-5 VA, Richmond. 9th Annual Spring Coin & Currency Show. Clarion Hotel Richmond, 3207 N Blvd. A: Free. T: 50. Connie Robertson. PH: 804- 651-2536 or connie3798@verizon.net. May 4 SC, Columbia. Midlands Coin Club Coin, Currency & Collectibles Show. American Legion Hall Post #6, 200 Pickens St. A: Free. T: 28. F: $65. Jimmy Boland, PO Box 8212, Columbia, SC, 29202. PH: 803- 781-0065 or jamesboland@scdps.net. May 5 CA, Vallejo. 41st Vallejo Coin Show. Veterans Memorial Building, 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane. A: Free. T: 40. Harry W. Davis, 2900 Georgia Street, Vallejo, CA, 94591. PH: 707- 980-8254 or perfectpair2900@netzero.net. May 5 FL, Hallandale Beach. Gold Coast (Hollywood) Coin & Collectible Show. Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N Federal Highway. A: Free. T: 70. Bill Sanders. PH: 305- 389-5847 or billscoins@att.net. May 5 FL, Maitland. Coin & Currency Show. Civic Center, 641 South Maitland Avenue. T: 25. PH: 407- 730-3116. May 5 IN, Indianapolis. 71st Street Coin & Currency Show. Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St.. A: Free. T: 55. Mark Eberhardt. PH: 317- 837-5682 or fubacoin@aol.com. May 5 MN, Bloomington. Coin & Currency Show. Crowne Plaza, In’tl. Airport, 3 Appletree Square (I-494 & 34th Ave. S.). A: free. T: 63. F: $35.$45.. Del, PH: 763- 657-1084. May 5 WI, Green Bay. Nicolet Coin Club Spring Show. Comfort Suites-Rock Garden, 1951 Bond St. A: Free. T: 39. F: $40. Roger Bohn. PH: 920-
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819-7294 or boneyard7@yahoo.com. May 9-11 LA, New Orleans. ANA National Money
Show. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. T: 500. ANA Conventions, 818 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903. PH: 719- 4829849 or convention@money.org. May 11 IN, South Bend. Coin & Currency Show. Comfort Stes., Corner of SR 933 & Cleveland. A: Free. T: 30. F: $45-$50. David Brody, PO Box 724, South Bend, IN, 46624. PH: 574- 2729198. May 11 MI, Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Area Coin Shows. Neil Fonger American Legion Post 179, 2327 Wilson Avenue SW. A: Free. T: 41. Stephen Friedman. PH: 616- 822-8383 or stephenfriedman55@sbcglobal.net. May 11 WI, Sheboygan Falls. Numismatist of Wisconsin. Municipal Hall, 375 Buffalo St. A: Free. T: 50. F: $55. Ed Rautmann, PO Box 907, Sheboygan, WI, 53082. PH: 920- 893-5864. May 12 IL, Countryside. West Suburban Coin & Collectible Expo. Park Place of Countryside Banquet Hall, 6200 Joliet Rd.. A: Free. T: 85. Kevin Wasmer. PH: 630- 399-9060. May 16-18 NJ, Somerset. GSNA Convention. Ukrainian Cultural Ctr., Rte. 287 exit 10. Tom Hyland. PH: 973- 875-7926. May 17-19 CO, Denver. Coin Expo. National Western Complex-Expo Hall, 4655 Humboldt St.. A: $3.50. T: 154. F: $275.-$415.. Jerry Morgan *, PO Box 943, Canon City, CO, 81212. PH: 719275-0585 or jminquiry@bresnan.net. May 18 IN, Jasper. 9th Annual Coin Show. Dubois County Museum, 2704 N. Newton St.. A: Free. T: 32. F: $35. Bill Ackerman *. PH: 812- 634-9356 or wabashrn@insightbb.com. May 19 AZ, Scottsdale. Camelback Collectibles Coin & Stamp Show. Elks Lodge 2148, 6398 E. Oak St. A: Free. Wayne Imbrogno, PO Box 3641, Gilbert, AZ, 85299. PH: 602- 315-2069. May 19 CT, New Haven. CoinSuperstore Coin & Paper Show. Annex Club, 554 Woodward Ave.. A: Free. T: 60. F: $55. Victor Perricone. PH: 203469-2943 or info@coinsuperstore.com. May 19 FL, Plantation. 3rd Sunday Ft. Lauderdale Coin & Stamp Show. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.. Joe Marshall. PH: 954- 802-4967 or magikj48@yahoo.com. May 19 IL, Centralia. Annual Coin Show. Recreation Complex, 115 East Second Street. A: Free. Roy’s Coin Shop. PH: 618- 532-1558 or PH: 618- 533-4200. May 19 MI, Redford Twp.. Redford Coin Show. VFW Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft. A: Free. T: 60. F: $50. Don Reid, PH: 313- 737-9141 or Hanna Reid, PH: 313- 244-7444. May 19 NJ, Clifton. World Money Show. Recreation Ctr., 1232 Main Ave.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $45.. Mark Schiffer, PO Box 294, Hibernia, NJ, 07842. PH: 973- 983-2449 or robbies20@hotmail.com. May 19 NJ, Old Bridge. Coin, Currency & Collectibles Show. Old Bridge First Aid & Rescue Squad Bldg., 200 Marlboro Rd. & Ferris Rd.. A: Free. T: 30. Matt Sulikowski. PH: 732- 290-0440 or PH: 732- 740-4604. May 19 NY, Buffalo-Cheektowaga. Buffalo Numismatic Assoc. Monthly Bourse. Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Rd.. A: Free. T: 56. Hal Folckemer, 5295 Broadway, Lancaster, NY, 14086. PH: 716- 908-3097 or broadwaycoins@ verizon.net. May 19 NY, Syracuse. Onondaga Numismatic Association Coin & Currency Show. Ramada Inn, 1305 Buckley Rd.. A: Free. T: 25. Mark Caiello, 652 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY, 13088. PH: 315- 461-9379. May 19 OH, Hilliard. Columbus Coin Show 3rd Sunday Every Month. Makoy Center, 5462 Center St.. A: $2. T: 30. F: $45. Dan Rich, PO Box 340123, Columbus, OH, 43234. PH: 614785-9967 or drich@columbus.rr.com. May 19 PA, Trevose. Coin Show. Fire House, 4900 Street Rd.. A: Free. T: 42. F: $80-$135. John Bachman, PO Box 44, Magnolia, DE, 19962. PH: 610- 937-0332 or johnbach@comcast.net. May 24-26 NV, Las Vegas. Coin, Currency, Jewelry
& Stamp Expos. Circus Circus Hotel, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. A: $3.. Israel I. Bick, PO Box 854, Van Nuys, CA, 91408. PH: 818- 997-6496 or iibick@sbcglobal.net. May 25-26 OR, Albany. Mid-Valley Coin, Currency & Token Show. Lynn Cty. Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd.. A: Free. T: 30. F: $125.. Monte. PH: 503- 769-7183. May 26 MA, Westford. Monthly Coin Show. Westford Regency Hotel, 219 Littleton Rd. A: $1. T: 85. EBW Promos. *, PO Box 3, Wilmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160. May 26 PA, Fort Washington. Tri-State Coin & Stamp Show. Holiday Inn, Exit 339 of PA Tpke., 309 Expwy.. A: Free. F: $80. Allen Brock. PH: 305852-7678. May 26 Canada, ON, Windsor. 62nd Annual Spring Coin Show. Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue. A: $1. T: 40. Colin Cutler. PH: 519- 962-2584 or ccutler@cogeco.ca. May 31-Jun 1 AR, Mountain Home. Coin, Stamp, Collectable & Hobby Show. Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr. A: $1. F: $75-$90. Bill Burdick, PO Box 1008, Mountain Home, AR, 72654. PH: 870- 425-7799 or whbj@ suddenlink.net.
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DONALD H. DOOL
Another San Martin adventure in the books The last column ended with dinner at an Italian restaurant on the waterfront at Necochea in Buenos Aires after a very long and productive day. My plan for the next day was a stop at Tres Arroyos on the way to Bahia Blanca, where I would catch a bus to Carmen de Patagones. I expected to spend the night in Carmen de Patagones and go from there to San Antonio Oeste and on to Santa Rosa. This would be another long day but appeared to be doable. With this in mind, I was able to get a little extra sleep and take the 10:45 bus to Tres Arroyos. After checking out of my hotel the next morning, I had my taxi driver stop at the San Martin monument on the way to the bus terminal. There was an earlier direct bus to Tres Arroyos, but the one I chose went through Adolfo Gonzalez Chaves to the north of Tres Arroyos. While passing through Chaves, I noticed that we were on Calle San Martin, so I fired up my camera. As I suspected, there was a San Martin monument along the way waiting to be photographed. Upon my arrival in Tres Arroyos, it was a short taxi ride to the Plaza San Martin. Tres Arroyos seems to one of those places that takes a siesta. After taking my photos, it took awhile to find an open restaurant. Then it was even harder to find a taxi. I walked about halfway to the bus terminal before stopping at a gas station where they called a taxi for me. On the way to Bahia Blanca, I decided that going to Patagones and San Antonio Oeste was too time-consuming and not worth the expense, so I decided on a Plan B: go from Bahia Blanca to Santa Rosa instead. As it turned out, my Plan B wasn’t very good. Once again, I had found a route that was not popular. I had missed an earlier bus, so it was either arrive in Santa Rosa at 2 a.m. or wait 20 hours. Neither of these options appealed to me, so once again I resorted to Plan F: forget it and go to Buenos Aires. If I had looked into my Plan B while I had Internet, access I would have bailed out in Tres Arroyos for Buenos Aires. After my overnight bus ride, the second in three nights, I arrived back 58
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The Casa de Moneda medal is one of only four that I have that was struck in 1962. On the obverse: The Mint building in the field with CASA DE MONEDA DE LA NACION | REPUBLICA ARGENTINA | DICIEMBRE | 1944-1965 | XXI° ANIVERSARIO NUEVO EDIFICIO. The reverse has INAUGURACION | DEL BUSTO |GRAL JOSE DE SAN MARTIN | DICIEMBRE 1965 in the field. It is one of my many medals requiring some to write a new reference. The weight is 9.63 grams, and the diameter 28.59 mm.
in Buenos Aires and caught a taxi to my apartment. As luck would have it, the cabby was a crook. Not only did he go several blocks out of the way, but he attempted a scam. He claimed all of the bills I had were out of date and I would have to take them to the bank and exchange them. What he was trying to do was switch a counterfeit 100-peso note for a good one. What he didn’t get was a tip. At this point, I was a month into my trip with 10 days to go. I don’t know how many miles I logged on this trip, but so far there were two planes and 31 busses ridden while photographing 18 San Martin monuments. It was time to rest up and take care of some odds and ends. For quite some time I have had the idea of a book about the monuments and associated medals of San Martin. As a start, since I have seen several articles in the newspaper La Nacion, I decided to contact them for possible publication of such an article. This turned out to be fruitless. A visit to their headquarters got me a phone number, and after being passed around to several people I finally obtained an email address but did not receive a response to my inquiry. However, the next evening at the Centro Numismatico Buenos Aires
This bust of San Martin is located in the lobby of the Argentine mint.
meeting, Fernando Iuliano had an alternate, the publication of a series of articles in COPIME, an engineering magazine that includes cultural items in
The copper Tres Arroyos medal obverse is of the same design as the Bolivar and Olavarria medals. The obverse has a mounted San Martin with SUC.F.J.PIANA at 8 o’clock. On the reverse: INAUGURACION | DEL MONUMENTO | AL | GENERAL SAN MARTIN | 24 ABRIL• 1952 | TRES ARROYOS. It is attributed as MFM 156.1.3, has a weight of 10.8 grams and a diameter of 30 mm.
addition to the technical articles. As the articles are being translated, they would be a head-start on a book. Thursday was both selling and buying. I managed to dispose of four duplicate medals and on the other hand buy
three CNBA medals at the association meeting. On Saturday I made the trip to Ituzaingo to say goodbye to my friends there. There was a bit of excitement on the return trip. When the train stopped at Haedo, about six cops had a guy facedown on the platform. Dool/Page 60
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The Tres Arroyos monument, like the Bolivar and Olavarria monuments in the January column, is of the most common type differing only by the base. There is an interesting building in the background, and as is often the case someone is sitting at the base enjoying the sun.
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The bus passed through Chaves on the way to Tres Arroyos. I noticed that we were on San Martin Avenue, so I took my camera from my backpack just in time to snap this photo. As you can see, it is another one like Coral de Bustos.
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Dool/from Page 59 Sunday, more goodbyes at Parque Rivadavia. Monday night I walked from my apartment to the Pink House – it is now lit at night in fuchsia light. I spent several enjoyable hours at the Argentine mint on Wednesday. My main purpose was to photograph the San Martin bust in the lobby, but I was also shown many of the artifacts in the museums archives. Time was running out, but I still had some money left for a Peruvian Independence proclamation medal that I had spotted on eBay, the one dated 1863. The trip was almost over. I was reluctant to call a remise, or car service, after last year’s experience and a taxi is too expensive, but somehow I came upon a new bus service that left from a location only a short taxi ride from my apartment that charged only $10, the lowest fare I have ever paid. An overnight flight to Dulles, then on to O’Hare, the subway to the train and I was home by noon. I planned another trip for 2013, but with the continuing governmental destruction of the economy I am afraid I must forgo it, and I don’t think my body will last until there is a change in direction.
Earlier in my trip I had noticed that the Presidential palace was illuminated at night, so I had to have a picture. The monument at the right is the Piramide de Mayo, and the one silhouetted against the palace is Manuel Belgrano. He was a general in the revolution and was the creator of the Argentine flag. For some reason there is a fence across the plaza that takes from the beauty of the photo.
Contact Dool with questions, corrections and comments at dool@comcast.net. Works Cited Burzio, Humberto F. and Otamendi, Belisario J. Numismatica Sanmartiniana. Buenos Aires. 1951.
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Although there is no medal that I know of for the Necochea monument, I took time to photograph it on the way to the bus terminal. Upon retrospect, I am sorry I did not have time to cross the street and take some close-ups. The column at the left has the Argentine coat of arms and the other has, as best I can tell, the arms of Chile. While trying to find, unsuccessfully, a better photo on the Internet I discovered that there is a third column hidden behind the left column. This certainly has the Peruvian arms. The San Martin monument appears to be another of the type located in Coral de Bustos and part of the one in Esperanza.
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3-300 ARGENTINA Tierra del Fuego 1889 1 Gramo – Fr-2, KM-Tn5 – Struck by Julius Popper, a Romanian Jewish adventurer who challenged the Argentine establishment and lost. Extremely Rare, Very nice AU/UNC. ...........................................................$2,895 3-301 EGYPT 1929 20 Piastres – Fr-34, KM-351 – King Fuad – Gem proof-like BU. .............................................................$289 3-302 EGYPT 1957 1 Pound – Fr-42, KM-387 – Chariot – Superb Choice BU. ..........................................................................$675 3-303 EGYPT 1960 5 Pounds – Fr-44, KM408 – Aswan Dam – A large gold coin seldom offered and weights as much as a Mexican 50 Pesos. Choice BU.......................................... $2,650
3-304 FRANCE 1855A 100 Francs – Fr-569, KM-786.1 – Napoleon III Bare head – Superb Choice BU with fantastic fields. ...$3,300
Wanted all British India Proofs, Patterns, Proof Restrikes or UNCs minted from 1790 to 1948. We will pay well over Krause catalog prices for the right material. Wanted in all metals: copper, bronze, silver and gold. Please call or email.
3-310 SPAIN 1792MF 4 Escudos – Fr-294, KM-436.1 – Charles IV – Madrid – Nice Extremely Fine. ..................................$1,275 3-311 SPAIN 1796MF 4 Escudos – Fr-294, KM-436.1 – Charles IV – Madrid – Very nice good EF/AU. ...............................$1,295
3-312 SPAIN ND 2 Escudos Cob – Fr-169 – Philips II (1556-1598) – Seville – Extremely choice with very bold cross and fine style. EF. ....................................................................................$2,150
3-313 SPAIN ND 2 Escudos Cob – Fr-170, KM-483.1 – Phillips II (1556-1598) – Toledo – Very fine style and gold cobs of Toledo are quite scarce. About EF. ...............................................$2,350 3-314 SPAIN 1814GJ 2 Escudos – Fr-315 – Ferdinand VII – Madrid – Large bust type. Nice EF. ......................................$695 3-315 SPAIN 1756JB ½ Escudo – Fr-274, KM-378 – Ferdinand VI – Madrid – Choice EF and scarce. ...................................$485 3-316 SWITZERLAND 1896B 20 Francs – Fr-31.2, Fr-495 – Edge: Dominus xx/xxxxxxxx Provdebit - Extremely rare edge lettering and unpriced in Krause. Very nice BU. .............................$2,675
3-321 CUBA 1933 1 Peso – KM-15.2 – Star Peso – Superb Choice BU, a virtual gem. ...............................................................$465 3-322 DENMARK 1888 2 Kroner – KM-799 – Christian IX – On 25th Year of Reign – A great type coin in superb gem BU. .$150 3-323 FRENCH INDO CHINA 1926 1 Piastre – KM-5a.1 – Very Nice Uncirculated. .......................................................................$495 3-324 GERMANY Saxe Old Weimar 1601 1 Taler “2 Brother Taler” – Dav-7517 – AU55 - Lightly toned and graded conservatively. .............................................................................................$895 3-325 GERMANY Mansfeld 1609 1 Taler – D-6977 – David (15921628) – A very decent toned VF and scarce for type to boot. $639 3-326 GERMANY Saxony 1678 1 Taler – D-7633, KM-565 – Johann Georg II – On his Election to the Order of the Garter – Nicely toned EF. ...................................................................$790 3-327 GERMANY Bavaria 1694 1 Taler – Dav-6099 – Maximilian Emmanual – The holder says NGC AU50 but the coins says AU58! Beautiful lustre under very nice patina. ....................$775 3-328 GUATEMALA 1821 NG-M 1 Real – KM-66 – Ferdinand VII – MS63 – Superb Choice Proof-like BU. A blazer for type! ....$479 3-329 HONDURAS 1869 A 1/8 Real – KM-30 – Gem BU and 2 Year Type. NGC MS65 .................................................................$119 3-330 MEXICO 1810HJ 2 Reales – KM-C109 – Ferdinand VII – Mo Mint – Imaginary bust of Ferdinand and extremely scarce as a 2 Real. Often seen as on 8 Reales or 1 Real but this is the tough one to find. Choice AU. .......................................................$395 3-331 NETHERLANDS 1898 2.5 Gulden – KM-123 - “P. Pander” – Wilhelmina - NGC MS62 – An exceptional well preserved silver coin of crowned Wilhelmina. Fully Lustrous and Choice BU. ..........................................................................................$1,295
CROWNS & MINORS 3-305 ITALY Milan 1554 1 Scudo d’oro – Fr-718, Crippa-7 – Phillips II of Spain – Superbly executed Renaissance bust and very nice EF/AU for type. ..................................................$2,675 3-332 NEW ZEALAND 1935 Wantangi Crown – KM-3 – Mintage of only 468 - Superb Choice Proof. NGC grades as PF63 Cameo but this coin is severely undergraded. One of the most popular crowns in numismatics. ...................................................$6,875 3-333 NICARAGUA 1880 H 10 Centavos – KM-3 – Gem NGC Specimen 65 – Very nice as struck specimen with satiny surfaces and lightly toned. ................................................................$575
3-306 MEXICO 1756MM 8 Escudos – Fr-17, KM-151 – Ferdinand VI – Mo Mint – Extremely rare with such clean fields and nice strike. These were all weakly struck. Very Nice EF. ..........$6,950
3-317 AUSTRIA ND (1626) 2 Taler – D-3332 – Leopold V Archduke and Catherine di Medici – Hall Mint – Very nice original patina and grade. Choice AU. ...........................................$1,675
3-334 PERU 1755 LM-JD 8 Real Pillar Dollars – KM- 55.1 Ferdinand VI – Pillar Dollar - Brilliant Uncirculated and extremely rare this choice. The best we’ve owned in years. .............$1,950 3-307 PERU 1765JM 8 Escudos – Fr-27a, KM-70 – Charles III – Rat Nose – Extremely rare type and aside from a few tiny planchette flaws it is a very nice EF/EF+. ..........................$6,600 3-318 AUSTRIA ND 2 Taler – D-3251 – Leopold I (The Hogmouth) as Emperor – Hall Mint – Very close to Mint State we will call it Choice AU/UNC with full lustre under beautiful patina. A very nice type coin. .........................................................................$1,895
3-308 SPAIN ND 4 Escudos Cob – Fr-158 – Felipe II (1556-1598) – Seville – Great style and bold cross. Extremely nice for type. Extremely Fine. .................................................................$3,250
3-309 SPAIN ND 4 Escudos Cob – Fr-158 – Philips II (1556-1598) – Seville – Double shield striking and very bold small cross. Nice EF. ....................................................................................$2,875
3-319 AUSTRIA Bohemia 1603 1 Taler – D-3005, KM-37 – Rudolph II – Lustrous AU/BU. .............................................$895 3-320 BOHEMIA Olmutz 1704 1 Taler – Dav-1208 – Charles – Very nice Choice Uncirculated specimen with just a hint of toning. .............................................................................................$795
3-335 PUERTO RICO 1895 Peso – KM-24 – Alfonso XIII - A one year type and only crown of this island. Nicer than normally seen. About Unc. .......................................................................$1,295 3-336 SERBIA 1879 5 Dinar – KM-12 – Extremely rare this choice. We call it choice AU but it could easily slab Unc. ................$895 3-337 SPAIN 1810 AI 20 Reales – KM-551.2 - Joseph Napoleon – Madrid – Nice Lustrous Uncirculated. Few reverse adjustments on the shield, but very light. .............................................$1,195 3-338 SPAIN Seville 1860 2 Reales – KM-607.1 – Isabel II – Very light patina and choice proof like Unc. ................................$295 3-340 SWEDEN 1832 1/8 Riksdaler – KM-626 – Carl XIV – A rather difficult coin to find in nice grade. Gem Choice BU. ..$159 3-341 SWITZERLAND Graubunden 1842 4 Francs – KM-17 – Issued for 1842 Shooting Festival. Very Nice Choice AU. ...$975 3-342 SWITZERLAND Schaffhausen 1865 5 Francs – KM-X-S8 – Helvetia seated with child standing. Choice BU. ..................$450
TERMS OF SALE: 1. All prices are in U.S. funds on a U.S. bank. 2. All coins are unconditionally guaranteed genuine. 3. Seven-day return privilege from your date of receipt when sent back in original flips. 4. California residents must add 9.75% sales tax for all orders under $1.500. 5. Layaway terms available upon request. 6. Immediate shipment on certified cashier’s checks, personal checks must clear before shipping. 7. All orders, please add $15 postage and handling.
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World Coin News / March 2013
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